Pros
One of the best parts about working full-time at DePaul is the fringe benefits: 401k match up to 8%, fully vested; BCBS PPO health insurance option that includes Northwestern University Hospital system; 3 weeks vacation plus 1 week during the end-of-year holidays (for staff). Unlimited sick time, but you have to enroll in short-term disability if you exceed five consecutive days. Another pro is the students. Many come from challenging environments and are determined to succeed in school. Most genuinely seem supportive of one another--I've seen a lot of kindness displayed in the classrooms and halls of DePaul. There are some faculty all-stars here, both in terms of publishing and in teaching, but many have, after achieving tenure, withdraw from an active scholarly life and are perfectly happy maintaining the status quo (though this is not uncommon in academia). On the staff side, I've met a number of extremely talented individuals as well as a handful of clueless types. Some positions are overworked and under-managed, others remain under-utilized and redundant. This seems to be more of a symptom of poor management than anything else.
Cons
Low salaries compared to other similar institutions, both for staff and faculty; however, university administrators are paid more on average. Declines in enrollment, especially in graduate degree programs such as law and adult education (SNL), have resulted in both salary and hiring freezes. While health insurance premiums have remained stable in the past couple years, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and co-pays are increasing in the next year (at least for the more expensive PPO plan). Little room for advancement unless you hold a terminal degree.