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    University of the West Indies Reviews

    Updated March 20, 2018
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    • Human Resources should do more internal investigations as to how lecturers treat their staff (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Lecturer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at University of the West Indies full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits at this institution

      Cons

      Difficult for some to publish...

      Advice to Management

      More mentorship of new staff

    2. "Great Opportunity"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at University of the West Indies full-time

      Pros

      Good Benefits, Great co workers

      Cons

      Need better management structure and training

      Advice to Management

      Improve staff morale

    3. "Fun place to work but too much work, not enough pay"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      Pros

      Fun environment, Ambitious co-workers, opportunity for learning

      Cons

      They do not pay workers on time, contracts take a long time to get processed

    4. "Adjunct lecturer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      Pros

      Flexibility, ability to hone skills on the job

      Cons

      poor compensation and weal administrative support.

    5. "Interesting"

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      Former Employee - Student Assistant in Bridgetown (Barbados)
      Former Employee - Student Assistant in Bridgetown (Barbados)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at University of the West Indies part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Open up doors to many opportunities

      Cons

      Clashing of studies and work

      Advice to Management

      None at the moment

    6. "Flexible employment opportunities"

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      Current Employee - Administrative in Kingston (Jamaica)
      Current Employee - Administrative in Kingston (Jamaica)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of the West Indies full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Flexible work schedule in addition to educational benefits. Salary may not be the best compared to the corporate world but the benefits and educational opportunities make up for it somewhat.

      Cons

      Too much bureaucracy especially in decision making. In some cases additional on the job coaching and mentorship arrangements would be beneficial for employees.

    7. "Student Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at University of the West Indies part-time

      Pros

      Flexible Times, Good for Job experience

      Cons

      Not reliable if you require on-time payment

    8. "Review of UWI"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at University of the West Indies full-time

      Pros

      Salary and Benefits to staff

      Cons

      Work culture and senior management

    9. "Work needed"

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      Current Employee - Teacher Assistant in San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)
      Current Employee - Teacher Assistant in San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      Pros

      Working at a pre school i would teach to hence young children of a better education and prepare them for primary level.

      Cons

      I don't believe there are any downsides working at a pre school once you love and care for children.

      Advice to Management

      My advice would be to keep students updated with Gate because some may depend on it

    10. "Teaching Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at University of the West Indies full-time

      Pros

      Your input is considered when designing courses.
      Between semesters, you get full salary with little to no work.
      You have enough time to focus on your research.

      Cons

      Contractually employed each year.
      HR tries their best to save money for the University by cutting months or days out of some contracts. Care is needed when reviewing contracts.

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