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Pros and cons - Program Assistant Rutgers University Employee Review

4.0
Apr 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Pros: good benefits, nice coworkers, stuck to the hours specified. Decent location. Large institution if you want to move around.

Cons

Union environment so lots of drama. Not a lot of opportunity to move up without switching departments.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, really great opportunity to get more job experience and the people there are very nice.

Cons

Hours! If your schedule doesn't fit the available slots, you might not get enough hours on your permanent schedule. But the supervisors were always very accommodating.

2.0
Jul 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You will gain experience, Health insurance, Pension,

Cons

The work environment in Newark is not clean or safe (asbestos and mold). Micromanaging occurs. Counterproductive administration that does not support staff. You will be working outside of your job description. High Turn-Over rate.

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