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4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(2797 total reviews)

President Ruth Watkins

Ruth Watkins

80% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life Balance

4.0

Culture & Values

4.0

Diversity & Inclusion

3.8

Senior Management

3.7

Career Opportunities

3.6

Compensation and Benefits

Ratings distribution

5 stars

43%

4 stars

37%

3 stars

14%

2 stars

3%

1 star

2%

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Updated Nov 29, 2023

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Pros
  • "Great benefits and 401 k match as well as 6percent invested from the U of U towards retirement with 100 percent vesting after 6 years(in 346 reviews)
  • "The hours were very flexible and the people I worked with were great.(in 151 reviews)
  • "Flexible hours and not too stressful(in 82 reviews)
  • "Great work environment and co(in 58 reviews)
  • "workers; beautiful campus(in 52 reviews)
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    1. 5.0
      Nov 29, 2023
      Teacher Assistant
      Current Employee, more than 1 year
      Salt Lake City, UT
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The Faculty of the David Eccles business school is very friendly and cooperative.

      Cons

      The pay is a bit lower than I would like

      1. 4.0
        Nov 24, 2023
        Building Manager
        Former Employee, more than 1 year
        Salt Lake City, UT
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        As a student employee, this position gives you tons of freedom to gain experience and to progress in your degree. You gain knowledge in event management, facilities and utilities, audio/visual planning, setup, and operation, and a general exposure to the university employment system. On top of that, you have a lot of free time to do homework or whatever you want when you aren’t actively doing rounds or managing events. As a student employee, you also get access to reduced book prices.

        Cons

        Nothing unprecedented for a campus job. The pay could be better, but the scheduling is pretty flexible, and there are opportunities for raises and advancement, even if you only work there for a year or two.

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        1. 4.0
          Nov 17, 2023
          Postdoctoral Research Associate
          Current Employee, more than 1 year
          Salt Lake City, UT
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          The University of Utah is not as prestigious as more well known schools but has many opportunities due to being a less competitive environment. Finding these opportunities can be a challenge at first but with many postdoctoral events on campus and collaborative events finding the right people is doable. Many of the opportunities such as academic small business startup academic spin off and the Technology Licensing Office are very willing to help.

          Cons

          With being a less well known school there aren't as many resources available with instrumentation but this is very dependance on the department. The flip side of this is some of the high end instruments aren't very competitive to book time on.

          1. 5.0
            Nov 22, 2023
            Lab Technician
            Former Employee, more than 1 year
            Salt Lake City, UT
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Great learning environment, I loved how they encouraged questions

            Cons

            Grants given often required a huge investment in class enrollment which resulted and less time I could commit to lab work and projects, so overall it felt paid out more then i got paid

            1. 5.0
              Nov 8, 2023
              Lab Specialist
              Current Employee
              Salt Lake City, UT
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              -the 14.2% immediately vested retirement -the 12 sick, 12 vaycay, 2 personal days per year, and 12-14 holidays/closure days per year -standard 1.0 FTE is 40 hours per week -if you're in a good lab it's good -not looked down upon by grad students or post docs, but viewed as the same level

              Cons

              -very hard to get a raise unless your supervisor is willing to advocate for you, above a 10% raise there is lots of red tape but they can do it if they want to

              1. 5.0
                Nov 24, 2023
                Teaching Assistant
                Current Employee
                Salt Lake City, UT
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                It’s an amazing experience to learn and polish up your concepts and skills

                Cons

                There is no such cons of being in this role if you’re able to manage time.

                1. 5.0
                  Nov 26, 2023
                  Research Assistant
                  Former Employee
                  Salt Lake City, UT
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Very good place for working .

                  Cons

                  Nothing as such any for this college

                  1. 3.0
                    Nov 22, 2023
                    Systems Administrator
                    Current Employee, less than 1 year
                    Salt Lake City, UT
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    Nice benefits Good work environment Chill coworkers

                    Cons

                    Underpaid No remote work Micromanagement managers Have to pay for your own parking Have to use your own vehicle for work related travel Have to use your own phone for work related calls

                    1. 5.0
                      Nov 10, 2023
                      Technician
                      Former Employee, less than 1 year
                      Salt Lake City, UT
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      flexible times for a part time job.

                      Cons

                      responds are slow for the company.

                      1. 4.0
                        Nov 20, 2023
                        Lab Administrator
                        Current Employee, more than 3 years
                        Salt Lake City, UT
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        - Comprehensive benefits packages (medical, retirement) - A commitment to deep-seated intellectual pursuit

                        Cons

                        - Complexity managing cross-departmental efforts

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