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- "There was always something interesting to do and campus is beautiful so the walk from class and work was really nice." (in 31 reviews)
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- "Being a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) at this university is very difficult because of such a low salary." (in 37 reviews)
- "The only thing KU cares about is making as much money as possible from its students and employees." (in 10 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
It is a fun place to work
Cons
Walking backwards is a hassle.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Friendly culture and colleagues. On campus cafeteria
Cons
Pay could be somewhat better
- Former Employee★★★★★
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Amazing management! They work with your schedule and really get to know you as a person.
Cons
Pay is a little low but it’s a student job
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Good working environment
Jan 17, 2023 - Research Intern in Lawrence, KSRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good working environment and company culture
Cons
Administration can sometimes be tough to deal with
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
- good team work - supportive managers
Cons
- low pay, and low yearly raise
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
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Wonderful faculty, talented students, lots of creativity
Cons
Some of the facilities need renovation
- Current Employee★★★★★
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I’m just trying to check out an organization and it is making me do this. KU is amazing though
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None! I love KU so much
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
It was great - until Jayhawk Academic Advising
Jan 24, 2023 - Academic AdvisorRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
- Vacation/sick is accrued quickly - Health insurance is decent
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- Parking is expensive - Leadership doesn't care for your input - Micro-management - JAA has been hiring new advisors since August 2022 at higher rates and fewer qualifications than their current advisors, with no information about when salaries will be adjusted - Nearby institutions put new salary minimums and state-approved 5% raises in place MONTHS before KU even mentioned it to staff - JAA said in July 2022 that salaries would meet the new minimums during the Fall semester, but as of January 2023 there is still no new information about salaries and none have been adjusted
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
GTA salary KU
Jan 4, 2023 - GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant in Lawrence, KSRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Supportive staff and administration. Very friendly and helpful
Cons
GTA work with research can be challenging.
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Jan 2, 2023 - Undergraduate Research Assistant in Lawrence, KSRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexible Hours for a student
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Limited hours for full time students
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