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    University of Texas at Austin Reviews

    Updated February 22, 2019
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    Gregory L. Fenves
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    • "Low pay - Needs to be looked at considering the pricing increase all around in Austin" (in 76 reviews)

    • "Working as Teaching Assistant and full-time graduate student so I need to manage my schedule effectively" (in 42 reviews)

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    1. "Good place to learn"

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      Former Employee - Student
      Former Employee - Student

      I worked at University of Texas at Austin full-time

      Pros

      Great school with great culture

      Cons

      Too big in some aspects, such as many introductory classes

    2. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Texas at Austin full-time

      Pros

      Great healthcare for being a student employee

      Cons

      Pay for grad students does not increase over the years. You are stuck with whatever offer you get. Only extra income come from grants and fellowships.

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    3. "good job"

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      Former Employee - Resident Assistant in Austin, TX
      Former Employee - Resident Assistant in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Texas at Austin part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      flexible hours, and good coworkers.

      Cons

      closing time at the end of the semester gets hectic.

    4. "Great school!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Texas at Austin full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The faculty and research are amazing.

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

    5. "Good place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Texas at Austin part-time

      Pros

      Lots of opportunities to collaborate with people of different expertise

      Cons

      Hours are longer than a usual part time job

    6. "Great benefits, work environment."

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      Former Employee - Administrative Associate in Austin, TX
      Former Employee - Administrative Associate in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Texas at Austin full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits, upward mobility, and work-life balance.

      Cons

      Pay is not competitive.

    7. "Student Associate"

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      Former Employee - Student Associate
      Former Employee - Student Associate

      I worked at University of Texas at Austin part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great learning skills for the office world.

      Cons

      No negative comments from me!

    8. "Decent pay, good job"

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      Current Employee - AV Tech
      Current Employee - AV Tech
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Texas at Austin part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good place to work as UT cares about its employees

      Cons

      Benefits are not that great, but its expected

    9. "Student"

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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 Texas at Austin full-time

      Pros

      Great educational institute and staff

      Cons

      Highly competitive and may be tough at times

    10. "Very insightful and fullfolling experience"

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      Current Employee - Undergraduate Researcher in Austin, TX
      Current Employee - Undergraduate Researcher in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Gpod opportunity to learn the process of research, and get exposure to graduate level study.

      Cons

      Lack of autonomy in research projects, although that is to be expected.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work!