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    University of Washington Reviews

    Updated September 18, 2017
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    • Same pay for grads and undergrad part time employees (in 26 reviews)

    • Pay somewhat below private sector (in 26 reviews)

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    1. "Excellent Experience!"

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      Current Employee - Student Dining Assistant in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Student Dining Assistant in Seattle, WA
      Recommends

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

      Pros

      Organized workplace, efficient and easy communication between staff and management, consistent schedule.

      Cons

      No tips, call outs by coworkers tend to be during finals and negatively impact work due to team work oriented tasks.

      Advice to Management

      Having more on-call staff during exams would be helpful.

    2. "Loved it"

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      Former Employee - Resident Physician in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Resident Physician in Seattle, WA

      I worked at University of Washington full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Loved working here-- great camaraderie and beautiful setting

      Cons

      Sometimes they are too busy!

      Advice to Management

      You are doing a great job!

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    3. "Assistant Cataloger"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      flexible hours, friendly staffs and welcoming environment

      Cons

      part-time job so salary is minimum wage and working hours are rather low

    4. "Orientation Leader"

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

      Pros

      Most enjoyable summer of my life. If you love working with people and with other high achieving UW Students, this is the job for you.

      Cons

      Highly competitive as they're looking for very specific qualities from applicants. You'll feel the constant pressure to conform to their incredibly rigid "camp counselor" culture. If you don't align yourself with the liberal arts, safe space personality, you will burn out quickly.

      Advice to Management

      Spend less time pushing for over the top conformity and just let the OLs be individuals. Chances are there is an incoming student who will identify with that and be further drawn to participate in the University once they're a full-time student.

    5. "UW - Genome sciences"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Student in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Graduate Student in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Strong and creative academic institution

      Cons

      High cost of living in Seattle area

    6. "Extra Curricular UW project based on SpaceX competition"

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      Current Employee - Composites and Manufacturing Engineer in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Composites and Manufacturing Engineer in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Applying knowledge you learn in class on real-world problems

      Cons

      heavy hours and no con unless you really care about getting paid as an undergrad

      Advice to Management

      Lots of learning ahead and a challenging fun environment to make the most of

    7. "Not the best"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Washington full-time

      Pros

      Good insurance and benefits, yep

      Cons

      Low salaries, too much admin

    8. "Executive Assistant position"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Good network of Executive Assistants/Admins to work with. Most of the Executives care about their employees.

      Cons

      You are completely at the mercy of whomever you are supporting and constantly asked to take on tasks/roles outside of the scope of your position for no compensation.

    9. "Student Caller"

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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 Washington part-time

      Pros

      Great work environment, flexible hours.

      Cons

      There are no negatives to the job.

    10. "teacher"

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      Former Employee - Teacher in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Teacher in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      good environment and good team

      Cons

      long hours for preparing the materials

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