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"My department had a great environment with bosses that were knowledgeable, fair and caring" (in 6 reviews)
"Great working environment, everyone is willing to help when needed" (in 5 reviews)
"Far, dangerous because open to homeless people" (in 2 reviews)
"There are many people who have been there for years and they are willing to help the new employees" (in 2 reviews)
I have been working at University of Houston Downtown part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Excellent schedule, lots of time to work on personal homework
Cons
restricted to only 20 hours per week
I have been working at University of Houston Downtown part-time
Pros
I love working here. The environment is very warm and friendly. The University itself is special and caters to students who work very hard.
Cons
Budget restraints can sometimes prohibit upward movement.
I worked at University of Houston Downtown full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Plenty of time off. Some nice folks that work here.
Cons
Politics is to be expected at any company. It does not exclude this academic institution. Expect to be ignored when trying to reach out to other departments. It’s all about favoritism. Well qualified people who belong in certain roles, while others have no business managing their current positions.
Advice to Management
Fairness and appreciation would go a long way. Don’t expect much from HR.
I worked at University of Houston Downtown part-time
Pros
Great environment and work culture
Cons
Commute might be hard if you live far
Pros
I enjoy the help from colleagues. Management seems to be very friendly as well.
Cons
Would definitely like a higher pay.
Pros
Great place to work.
Flexible hours.
Cons
Pay scale.
Loads of work put on student assistance.
Pros
Great working environment, everyone is willing to help when needed. Provide lots of guidance.
Cons
Cannot find a con while I was working there.
I have been working at University of Houston Downtown full-time
Pros
Good work culture if you know what your're doing. Upper management can seem mean or picky but they expect good work.
Cons
Sometimes questions are not answered in a good tone.
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I have been working at University of Houston Downtown full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Convenient location, easy access to highways/mass transportation. I have worked as a part-time and full-time employee and have met great co-workers from all walks of life. If you are single, work full-time, the university will pay your healthcare and contribute to a pension. A full-time employee is allowed 3 hrs. per week to attend a class, the hours are paid. Tuition reimbursement for 1 class per semester. Access to the gym is free. Daycare is available onsite but not very affordable and has limited hours of operation. Plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. The university moved away from open admissions and this had a positive impact on the student population.
Cons
Employees at the bottom of the totem pole are disposable. Getting a raise is a miracle; even after positive yearly employee evaluations. No bump in pay for obtaining a degree or xyz certification. Advancement is very limited for the average employee unless they are the office bootlicker. An environment where the office assistant with the associate degree (or no degree) gets promoted over someone with more experience and better credentials. Very specific “positions” are created and then posted; but for the “position” only a specific person fits the criteria. Top level administrators and tenured faculty get treated like royalty; get perks such as reserved parking, “working lunches” paid for by UHD, higher ups do not have to clock-in and show up and leave when they please. Crime is rampant and ranges from a student getting shot in the parking lot to attempted sexual assaults by homeless individuals.
Advice to Management
Provide better paths for advancement. Hopefully the new president can uplift morale.
I have been working at University of Houston Downtown full-time
Pros
Location, friendly, lax work environment
Cons
Uninformed higher admin, reactive instead of proactive
Advice to Management
Take note of issues to better plan for future.
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