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Updated Apr 17, 2023
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- "sometimes disorganized, also with change over in management so frequently hard to make consistent changes" (in 5 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Able to build great relationships and skills
Cons
Being a student you are busy...
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great work environment, and kind inspiring coworkers. I enjoyed the job for its variety and atmosphere.
Cons
Willamette University pays minimum wage or very similar for student workers. For a job such as cooking, the wage was the same as someone who may swipe cards or manage a desk and the comparable wage may not be worth the effort for some.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
High Quality, Smaller University
Mar 21, 2023 - Assistant Professor in Salem, ORRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Very innovative, entrepreneurial and strong quality of staff/faculty
Cons
It is a bit small and departments can be really hit hard if any key turnover occurs as a result.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
This is a place that most instructor would enjoy
Cons
Marketing is not very good. Imagine what it feels like if you are recruiting folks for a place that nobody knows
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
A top notch organization!
Jul 26, 2022 - Executive Director, Non-ProfitRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Amazing leadership, clear vision for the future, great steps in place for growth! This is a fantastic place to work with great teammates, a lot of organizational integrity.
Cons
Higher ed as a whole is under budget constraints; I expect this to turn around for WU by 2026, but be aware heading in.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
flexible work schedule, friendly people
Cons
Disorganized, difficult to work with administration and management teams in higher up positions. People in lower level positions often don't know how to manage their workers and leave us with little to no direction, and without regular check-ins. Poor planning for events.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Overall a great place to work
Aug 28, 2022 - Digital Media Lab Assistant in Salem, ORRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Very flexible and open to working with employees to execute projects. Community focused.
Cons
Limited hours for part time employees.
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great way to gain experience
Apr 7, 2022 - Biology Teaching Assistant in Salem, ORRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Friendly and helpful staff Excellent way to gain experience as a teaching assistant Fairly easy to balance with school schedule as a student Good way to foster good working relationship with staff Feels fulfilling helping other students
Cons
This is a part time job for gaining experience and networking in the field, not for making substantial income or establishing full-time career. Great first/stepping stone job for students
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Loved my boss and coworkers in one TA position hated the other.
Cons
You’re at the mercy of the person who hired you.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Good place to work
Jul 17, 2022 - Director of Marketing CommunicationsRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good place to work. Recommend.
Cons
The education sector in general is facing a steep drop in enrollment. Can be stressful due to this issue.
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Willamette University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 121 reviews left anonymously by employees. 74% of employees would recommend working at Willamette University to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
74% of Willamette University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Willamette University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Willamette University to be career development, benefits, coworkers and the cons to be culture, management, compensation.
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