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    University of Southern California Reviews

    Updated August 19, 2017
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    University of Southern California President C. L. Max Nikias
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    • No cons, student job that was not hard (in 27 reviews)

    • low salary for the first semester (in 20 reviews)

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    1. "DEN Camera Operator"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University of Southern California part-time

      Pros

      Flexible, Plenty of Hours, Plenty of Coverage

      Cons

      Limited Employee Interaction, Varying protocol depending on Professor

    2. "Positive environment, fun job, feels like you're making a difference at USC SAAS"

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      Current Employee - SAAS Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - SAAS Tutor in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at University of Southern California part-time

      Pros

      The full time staff cares about their student workers who tutor the student-athletes.
      Rewarding job.

      Cons

      Sometimes the students are late/don't have the best communication with you as a tutor

      Advice to Management

      n/a

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    3. "Great place"

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      Former Employee - Student Worker
      Former Employee - Student Worker
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Professional work environment
      Generally nice people
      Respectful students.

      Cons

      None to speak of. I had a pretty good experience.

    4. "Graduate student review"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Southern California part-time

      Pros

      Grad students get the minimum pay required by NIH

      Cons

      Less support for students when needed

    5. "(Law G&IP Assistant) - Nice Way to get Extra Money"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University of Southern California (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Supervisors are very nice
      - Projects are fairly straightforward
      - Get to learn more about other law schools
      - Contribute to program development

      Cons

      - Not much guidance on work products
      - Disorganized structure
      - Low pay, only ~10-20 hours a week

    6. "Graduate Research assistant"

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

      I have been working at University of Southern California full-time

      Pros

      very flexible working environment and very supportive and intellectual challenge

      Cons

      security is always the big issue and not so commute friendly and parking is expensive

    7. "Research Scientist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Southern California full-time

      Pros

      Flexible and open working environment.

      Cons

      My institute is run with soft money.

    8. "Research Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CA

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Flexible Hours and use of printer perks

      Cons

      no benefits whatsoever and very little way to work more time

    9. "Campus Cruiser Driver"

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

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time

      Pros

      Fun, Friendly Atmosphere, A lot of trust given to student workers, Easy, Flexible with my Schedule

      Cons

      Management was kind of super lazy which allowed for more autonomy but drove down morale of the office

      Advice to Management

      Your staff follows your lead

    10. "Technology Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Technology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Technology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Southern California full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Beautiful campus, great benefits, good people, great technology.

      Cons

      Change is slow, Moving up is difficult.

      Advice to Management

      Begin to personalize educational experience for each learner; customized education. Keep focus on traditions, begin a Trojan, technology and experiential education.

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