Many departments have a good working culture that respects and the; Penn State Outreach and WPSU not good places to work - Manager Penn State Employee Review

2.0
Nov 12, 2012
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Pros

If you get into a department that is managed well, It can be a great experience. I have many friends who work outside of Outreach and they love the collegiate atmosphere. They are having a tough time now with the scandal but Penn State is not just a football school and eventually the university will come back better than before.

Cons

Stay away from Outreach. It is bloated at the top and they lay people off because they have to pay the directors high salaries. It always seems that they never layoff highly paid managers, but they'll lay off worker bees

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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