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    University of Houston Downtown Reviews

    Updated February 6, 2019
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    University of Houston Downtown Interim President Michael A. Olivas
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    Pros

    • "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)

    Cons

    • "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)

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    1. "Tutor"

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      Current Employee - Student Tutor
      Current Employee - Student Tutor

      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

    2. "Great Place to Work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      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.

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    3. "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      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.

    4. "Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Houston Downtown part-time

      Pros

      Great environment and work culture

      Cons

      Commute might be hard if you live far

    5. "Technical Support"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      I enjoy the help from colleagues. Management seems to be very friendly as well.

      Cons

      Would definitely like a higher pay.

    6. "Student Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Great place to work.
      Flexible hours.

      Cons

      Pay scale.
      Loads of work put on student assistance.

    7. "Student Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      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.

    8. "Temporary Administrative Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      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.

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Stay during recession, leave when economy gets better."

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      Current Employee - Staff in Houston, TX
      Current Employee - Staff in Houston, TX
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      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.

    10. "Analyst"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      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.