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      4.2

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (3,703 total reviews)

      Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam

      92% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

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      Boston University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,703 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boston University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      4K reviews
      5.0
      Aug 9, 2014

      Great place to work.

      Development
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Salaries a bit lower, but perks a bit higher than average.

      Cons

      Have to have patience to get through the paperwork when applying.

      3.0
      Aug 6, 2014

      Mediocre Employer

      Data manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Paid intersessions off, tuition remission (for full-time employees), a lot of very interesting research.

      Cons

      Working for a grant-funded entity is stressful and job security is iffy. BU has a pretty slow hiring process. Professors/PIs divide their time between too many things and lack time to dedicate to staff needs. Lack of career advancement and skills development opportunities.

      3.0
      Aug 4, 2014

      Good Work Life Balance but Not Much Innovation

      Administration
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work life balance is good. The benefits are pretty good as well. For the most part, students seem engaged though less interested in actual learning than in furthering job/career prospects.

      Cons

      Decisions are made at a glacial pace. Pay is not the best for higher ed jobs in the region.

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