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Updated Feb 5, 2023
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Top Review Highlights by Sentiment
- "Too young to know what kind of institution it really wants too be; poor leadership in many units; irrational decision making." (in 20 reviews)
- "Hybrid schedule cannot flex into more full remote, upper management makes you make up missed office days for no reason." (in 12 reviews)
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- Former Employee★★★★★
Decent
Feb 1, 2023 - Chemistry Graduate Research Assistant in Tampa, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Support system is very helpful.
Cons
Hours are non negotiable which is a con.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Good Entry Level IT Position, Could Use Touch-Ups
Jan 26, 2023 - AV Student Technician in Tampa, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
- Tons of extra time to work on coursework or relax. - Great way to learn tier 1 troubleshooting skills. - Great managers that are happy to teach and help. - Excellent way to grow a resume.
Cons
- The position is too simple at times and does not provide the worker with any useful follow-on knowledge. The systems used there are quite simple and student techs are not allowed to do much outside of calling for assistance from senior leads. Aside from checking wires and basic functionality (PC is on, sound works/doesn't work, etc.) it is an overly easy position to make easy money. - Must go to school to stay employed.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Experience Highly Dependent on Department
Jan 12, 2023 - Manager Fiscal and Business Administration in Tampa, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
There are definitely some good things about USF. The campus is beautiful and my immediate colleagues were wonderful. If you are on an Admin line, the time off is very generous. Because departments have a good amount of flexibility, your experience will really depend on that college and/or department's policies as far as remote work.
Cons
One thing departments have no control over, is salaries, which are very low for the level of responsibility and expertise required to succeed in these positions. There is very little support from the college level and communication was murky. Training materials and documents were never up to date, if they existed. There were some trainings held, but even those documents were either incorrect or outdated. Time off for staff line positions is low, especially considering how much time Admin lines get off. There was also a lot of unhappiness over salaries and advancement and though this was shared with college leadership, either nothing was done or departments were strung along with a promise of future decisions.
Continue readingYour feedback is appreciated. I’m sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. At this time, I encourage you to share additional details and/or concerns about your experience by sending an email to: usfcareershelp@usf.edu. I look forward to hearing from you and sincerely hope that you will consider USF for future employment. Thank you!
- Current Employee★★★★★
Good place to work as a student at USF
Jan 30, 2023 - Student Assistant in Tampa, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great for networking while studying.
Cons
You will be doing anything anyone needs.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
- Professional environment - Flexible schedule
Cons
Nothing seems to be cons
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Standard college athletics gig
Feb 5, 2023 - Assistant Director of OperationsRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Beautiful campus/facilities and located in Tampa
Cons
Embarrassing salaries for any position under Senior Asssociate ADs and extremely demanding work schedule on week days/nights and weekends
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Working as a RA
Jan 19, 2023 - Graduate Research Assistant in Tampa, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Inclusive, Friendly, Teamwork, Other opportunities, Growth
Cons
Not Applicable. Everything seems perfect as long as you know what you're doing and ask questions
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Diversity is a big point in this company
Cons
Some courses could be added that might be more helpful for students
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Work from home Good pay
Cons
I haven't faced any con
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Human Resources is not doing their job!!
Jan 19, 2023 - Development Specialist in Tampa, FLRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Low-cost benefits and great coverage
Cons
NOT inclusive, always making calculated moves to look good, a HIGH turnaround of employees, employees that have worked over 20 years barely want to work.
Continue readingUniversity of South Florida Response
Your feedback is appreciated. I’m sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. At this time, I encourage you to share additional details and/or concerns about your experience by sending an email to: usfcareershelp@usf.edu. I look forward to hearing from you and sincerely hope that you will consider USF for future employment. Thank you!
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University of South Florida has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,036 reviews left anonymously by employees. 80% of employees would recommend working at University of South Florida to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -1% over the last 12 months.
80% of University of South Florida employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated University of South Florida 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.
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