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    University of Central Oklahoma Reviews

    Updated June 5, 2018
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    Pros

    • "Work/Life Balance was agreeable" (in 8 reviews)

    • "The administration deeply cares about the well being of the faculty and staff, and goes above and beyond to serve the faculty and students" (in 6 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Expectations to deliver nationally are difficult to meet with low pay and limited contributions for travel as well" (in 11 reviews)

    • "I am very sick because I worked the equivalent of two full-time jobs for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education for 8 years" (in 5 reviews)

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    1. "Working at UCO as an IT technician."

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      Current Employee - Help Desk Analyst in Oklahoma City, OK
      Current Employee - Help Desk Analyst in Oklahoma City, OK
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Central Oklahoma part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      It is a great friendly working environment. Everyone is very helpful and positive.

      Cons

      Compensation evaluations need to be more frequent at this institution.

    2. "Wish I Didn't Have to Leave"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Central Oklahoma part-time

      Pros

      Great people. Culture focused on growth.

      Cons

      Rotating management. Lots of red tape to get anything done.

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    3. "I love my place of employment!"

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

      I have been working at University of Central Oklahoma part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Highly engaged in the community; diverse campus; highly focused on student success!

      Cons

      Can be difficult to find full-time position.

      University of Central Oklahoma Response

      Jun 13, 2018 – HR Generalist

      Hello,

      Most of our staff positions are full-time roles. All student roles must be part-time due to various government regulations; however, you can still be hired as a staff member while taking... More

    4. "Library Tech"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at University of Central Oklahoma full-time

      Pros

      Working there could be worse.

      Cons

      Infighting between various levels of management was frequent and very non-professional.

      Advice to Management

      The university should look at the upper echelon to see the creation of the problems below.

    5. "Assistant Professor"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Central Oklahoma full-time

      Pros

      Beautiful Campus, Active Leadership, Consistency and Professionalism.
      Work/Life Balance was agreeable. TONS of opportunity to "volunteer" despite what professionals usually get compensation for.

      Cons

      Salary and increases of promotion pay are on the lower competitive end nationally..this makes it difficult to attract out of state diversity (and for living expenses as Edmond is a little pricier to live in). Expectations to deliver nationally are difficult to meet with low pay and limited contributions for travel as well. This can effect promotion. But it's a decent salary for Oklahoma.
      Sometimes you have to do committees that require very little of your time other then attendance because there's so many people on the committee. Other committees are highly effective the closer you get to your own college and dept.

      Advice to Management

      I really enjoyed my time with UCO and highly recommend it to teachers and to students alike. Money is often due to the state government issues, best of luck with Oklahomans.

    6. "Executive Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Executive Assistant in Edmond, OK
      Current Employee - Executive Assistant in Edmond, OK
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Central Oklahoma full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great leave benefits. Good medical. Nice company to work for.

      Cons

      Advancement is difficult. Salaries are not competitive.

      Advice to Management

      Training for Cabinet Members on how to be leaders that will motivate employees to stay.

      University of Central Oklahoma Response

      Jun 13, 2018 – HR Generalist

      Hello,

      Thank you for voicing your concerns. Unfortunately, our budget has been cut significantly every year for over a decade. We rely heavily on student enrollment, and not state funding to... More

    7. "Customer Service Representative"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Central Oklahoma part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Wonderful environment. Everyone is friendly. The job was a student position and I learned a lot while working there.

      Cons

      The position was not permanent since it was based on you being a student at UCO. There wasn't very much training for student workers.

      University of Central Oklahoma Response

      Jun 13, 2018 – HR Generalist

      I apologize that your training was not adequate, and this is something we will definitely look into. I would encourage you to apply for full-time staff positions, as your prior UCO experience is... More

    8. "Student"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Central Oklahoma full-time

      Pros

      Nice place to work at

      Cons

      Not much need to be improved

    9. "Lecturer"

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      Current Employee - Lecturer in Edmond, OK
      Current Employee - Lecturer in Edmond, OK
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Central Oklahoma full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Wonderful coworkers and department head.

      Cons

      Pay and lack of decent benefits for dependents.

      Advice to Management

      Consider pay raises for lecturers as they are a vital part of the University.

    10. "Sincere Commitment to Educational Excellence"

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

      I have been working at University of Central Oklahoma full-time

      Pros

      Everyone is very committed to helping the students in whatever way possible

      Cons

      Shortage of funds can make following through tenuous and uncertain at times

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