I have worked at Penn State for over 25 years and up until the Sandusky scandal I would have rated it as a pretty good p - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

1.0
Dec 12, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Working with students, I absolutely love the work and interactions with college students

Cons

Administration, top down management, no raises, terrible HR dept, punitive, cannot move if you have been at PSU for 10 yrs or more, they don't want to pay a salary that has accumulated over time.

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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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