Working at Berklee College of Music - Anonymous employee Berklee Employee Review

5.0
Jun 15, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I love working here. It's a wonderful culture. I can't speak for every area of the college (I work in administration, I'm sure faculty experience is different), but my co-workers are friendly and positive, and management is very flexible as far as paid time off and our telecommuting policy. Higher ed is more flexible than the private sector in general, but I find Berklee to be even more so. We work above and beyond our job description when required, but when it's quieter, management goes out of their way to make sure employees are happy with their work situation.

Cons

I feel I'm fairly compensated, but in higher ed, there's often a bit of a trade-off of salary for quality of life. Maybe I could make 10-15% more elsewhere, but you can't put a price on the flexibility in my schedule.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Amazing work culture, understanding managers, and supportive colleagues. I feel truly valued and I can breathe even during peak times.

Cons

So far no cons at all. Everything is wonderful!

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Supportive management provides opportunities for growths and collaborations.

Cons

Not enough staffing to accommodate rapid growth at the institution.

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