Working at Columbia University

$78k / year

$5k

3.5

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What is it like working at Columbia University?

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Associate Director, Non-Profit Organization in New York:

Pros: I love the comradery with alumni and fellow staff. Helping others find what they need and sharing their stories.

Cons: Tedious busy work and the commute

Political, long hours, indifferent overly entitled upper management.

Administrative Manager in New York:

Pros: the work we're directly doing on the team is very important and the team is great

Cons: political, long hours, indifferent overly entitled upper management

The uphill battle with Doctors, Professors and all other Know it Alls.

Senior Information Technology (IT) Auditor in New York:

Pros: Minimal travel

Cons: Lack of upward mobility, Mgt. snobs

Engaging, diverse, and balanced.

Research Laboratory Technician in New York:

Pros: I like the social collaborative environment of my lab and the opportunities for growth.

Cons: It is not always interesting to me and sometimes repetitive.

Mixed - little transparency but great flexibility.

Academic Dean in New York:

Pros: Intellectual environment

Cons: Silos, making collaboration very difficult

Interesting work for a good cause.

Government Affairs Director in New York:

Pros: education and democracy are important

Cons: low pay

Time to go.

Scheduling Coordinator in New York:

Pros: Benefits

Cons: Lack of growth and opportunities; favoritisms ;hierarchy