Mind numbingly bureaucratic with insular senior management over their heads - Executive Director College Board Employee Review

1.0
Jul 26, 2014
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Pros

There are a few excellent people trying to do good work in support of the mission, in spite of a poisonous culture.

Cons

Senior leadership is arrogant, narcissistic and deaf to any constructive criticism or ideas. Overly concerned with rhetoric and image, instead of real progress and work. A great deal of dead wood and failing up, limits the potential for advancement and career paths for even the most talented staffers. Too much back stabbing and a frightening lack of transparency. HR plays favorites and does not protect or support employees.

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

- Fantastic Management - Clear Goals - Good teamwork

Cons

- The work is a little soul sucking

4.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Great coworkers to be around, great benefits, work-life balance was perfect before the middle management layoffs. Collaborating with teams is constant and helpful for the design process.

Cons

They cut the research team, relying on designs to take on that plus end-to-end products, which leaves to heavy work loads and late nights. Deadlines are rather quicker than usual since the reorg.

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