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      4.2

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (3,702 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 3,702 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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      5.0
      Aug 10, 2012

      Evolving Culture, BU moving towards becoming a great place to work

      Administration
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The benefits are good (paid time off is generous). Depending on the office, the work schedule is manageable and expectations are reasonable. There is opportunity to be part of changing culture if you embrace it and ability to maintain work/life balance.

      Cons

      slow moving. Unlike other universities, does not seem to be as much of an "academic culture" among administrative employees. The organization is not very nimble or fast moving, so it can be frustrating when trying to implement change.

      5.0
      May 31, 2012

      Great Pay and Benefits

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      BU has an amazing benefits package including 4 weeks paid vaca with a 5th for intersession along with almost every holiday paid. Tuition remission is a phenominal perk and has ad's up to $8K to your total benefits package. Sick days accrue very quickly at over 1.5 a month and the overal ambiance of the CRC campus is especially pleseant. Managment is usually very attentive and is willing to throw resources at a problem.

      Cons

      Instituional change comes slow and is very political.

      3.0
      Mar 11, 2011

      Good starting point, great benefits, ok management

      Senior programs coordinator
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great place to start in higher ed administration. The tuition remission program is excellent. Health & dental are very strong compared to others.

      Cons

      Not a lot of satisfaction in the senior management. Depending on the department you work in, you can either have a lot of support or none at all.

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