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4.0

66% would recommend to a friend

(5,436 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

61% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,436 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia 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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4.0
Mar 8, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Vacation and demand of job are in line with compensation. Management is supportive of initiatives, but the process for promotion feels like a dangling carrot.

Cons

Compensation is LOW. The 80% of the work done by 20% of the staff is in full effect here. Coworkers knowledge in other departments is extremely low.

2.0
Feb 17, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits at Columbia University's Medical Center are great! If you have a full time Officer position you get 4 weeks paid vacation, free tuition for up to 16 credits per semester, great retirement plan with company match after 2 years with CU, great medical/dental/vision plans.

Cons

There is no organization within each department. People work blindly with the hope they are doing things right. No proper training and hope for promotion. Unless you can utilize the benefits, it is not worth it to get stuck in this company.

3.0
Feb 6, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of time-off and good benefits. A low stress workplace and good flexibility for people who have families or health problems.

Cons

Low expectations, low pay. Employees not held accountable for their work and not rewarded for successes. Lots of bureaucracy and zero energy/enthusiasm from union employees.

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