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    Wayne State Reviews

    Updated September 18, 2017
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    Wayne State President M. Roy Wilson
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    Pros

    • Great work environment an very accommodating work schedules (in 28 reviews)

    • Great benefits for me and live-in boyfriend (in 27 reviews)

    Cons

    • Parking is expensive and promotions can be very difficult if you are not in the right circles despite your credentials (in 5 reviews)

    • There is not much room for growth (in 5 reviews)

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    1. "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 Wayne State full-time

      Pros

      A fair workload and the professor is helpful.

      Cons

      The development of our department is relatively slow.

    2. "Graduate Research Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Wayne State part-time

      Pros

      Good place to work at

      Cons

      Nothing as for as cons are concerned

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    3. "Wayne State University"

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

      I worked at Wayne State part-time

      Pros

      The administration and my colleagues were all excellent.

      Cons

      None that I personally experienced.

      Advice to Management

      Keep reaching out to the community around you, as we could all benefit from continued education.

    4. "Great Place to Work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Wayne State full-time

      Pros

      Incredible benefit package, growth opportunities, taking pride in making a difference

      Cons

      For staff positions, pay is on the low side but is competitive if you consider the benefits package

    5. "good place to grow and work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Wayne State part-time

      Pros

      Good university to learn and give growth to your career

      Cons

      Not very high compensation and benefits

    6. "Good company with good supervisors"

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

      I have been working at Wayne State full-time

      Pros

      Working on the administrative side, there are a number a good supervisors, the benefits are excellent and there are great co-workers. The campus has plenty of amenities like better health programs, continued education and discount event tickets.

      Cons

      A number of supervisors need updated management courses.

      Advice to Management

      Send the managers/supervisors to management courses.

    7. "Student Worker"

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      Former Employee - Student Worker in Detroit, MI
      Former Employee - Student Worker in Detroit, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Wayne State part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly management, relax work, suitable for students

      Cons

      not having a fix schedule.

    8. "Student Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Student Assistant in Detroit, MI
      Former Employee - Student Assistant in Detroit, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Wayne State part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great place to work with

      Cons

      Slow promotion and time consuming

    9. "Great Professors"

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

      I have been working at Wayne State full-time

      Pros

      Great professors- downtown is amazing. I think the president is doing a great job.

      I real business, entrepreneurial-like college.

      Cons

      Getting expensive not to mention parking.

    10. "Program Assistatn"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Wayne State full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits and time off!

      Cons

      The co workers are old!

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