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    Skidmore College Reviews

    Updated August 26, 2017
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    • no cons that I can currently think of, other than you really have to buckle down on time management skills (in 3 reviews)

    • faculty (which students don't like either) (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Summer Operations and Residential Assisant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Skidmore College part-time

      Pros

      Diverse group of summer guest the use campus facilities

      Cons

      Some guests have cumbersome requests

    2. "It's Good"

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      Current Employee - Teaching Assistant in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Current Employee - Teaching Assistant in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Skidmore College (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good work environment, sense of community

      Cons

      poor communication on occasion, could be better pay

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    3. "Communications Dept."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      I worked with a great team to produce video content for the communications department at the college - there was great attention to detail, and I worked with a great team.

      Cons

      Sometimes the work schedule was a bit hectic

    4. "Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Skidmore College full-time

      Pros

      Small classes, great professors, relaxing environment

      Cons

      Very competitive, environment not always conducive for studying

    5. "dhall worker"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Skidmore College part-time

      Pros

      great people, good environment, resourceful

      Cons

      min wage, odd hours, not enough work

      Advice to Management

      provide more things for workers to do

    6. "Student Review"

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      Current Employee - Student Supervisor in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Current Employee - Student Supervisor in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Skidmore College (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Flexible hours, work around your class schedule

      Cons

      Held to more responsibilities than in job description

    7. "Student Research Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Professors can be very accommodating of your schedule and interests. Good and friendly environment. Easy to find part-time work as a student. Some professors may create jobs for students if they are proactive.

      Cons

      Work experience varies by hiring professor; some will hire you and have no work for you to do, which means no hours to log and no money to make.

      Advice to Management

      It would be nice to have steady work for hired students.

    8. "Front-desk assistant"

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      Former Employee - Front Desk Assistant in Saratoga Springs, NY
      Former Employee - Front Desk Assistant in Saratoga Springs, NY

      Pros

      It was a very chill job.

      Cons

      I don't really have any cons

      Advice to Management

      Clean up the place

    9. "research assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Skidmore College part-time

      Pros

      awesome professors, understanding of work/school/life balance.
      decent pay considering $10 an hour is one of the better paid positions at skidmore.

      Cons

      no cons that I can currently think of, other than you really have to buckle down on time management skills. But this just forces you to learn how to do that and also prepare fo rgrad school.

    10. "Student"

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      Current Employee - Student Worker
      Current Employee - Student Worker
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Skidmore College full-time

      Pros

      Small classes. Friendly people. Beautiful campus. High-rating. Academic success. Location is great! Creative Thought Matters! Diversity.

      Cons

      No graduate school. High tuition. Campus is small. This is a fantastic college. I cannot think of more cons.

      Advice to Management

      Well, I believe that facility service can improve its efficiency. Also, dining service can have better pizza!

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