Pros
Prestige of Stanford University, benefits are Stanford good
Cons
The Office of the CIO has systemic issues that include unethical practices as part of the norm and culture. Loyalty is expected and is part of the OCIO Vision/Mission statement. There is an inner circle of management that is isolated from any form of responsibility. Cronyism and favoritism are fueled by gossip, creating a cut-throat environment - fostered by the CIO - who believes those in his inner circle over all others. Employees who try to bring issues forward are retaliated against up to and including dismissal. Morale is at an all time low. There is no accountability. A long term issue with a senior manager who sexually harassed others was pardoned and several of the victim employees were let go - others were retaliated against for bringing the issue forward. HR did the usual - placate senior management with a haphazard "investigation" exonerating the accused - all a farce and severe injustice to the victims involved. Deliverable deadlines are missed and projects/programs flailing under poor management. Senior leadership is incompetent and with the "Us versus Them" mentality reminiscent of emotional immaturity of middle school with perpetual gossiping and character assassination attacks. The OCIO management style is classic crisis mode management - everything is a crisis! Those closest to the CIO feed on his demand for personal assistants at his beck and call. Those who are loyal and serve the ego are rewarded with preferential treatment while some long standing members of staff with a history for meeting deliverables and being effective are ousted and not included in the inner circle of trust. This is by far the most dysfunctional work environment I have ever worked in. Don't take one person's word for it - read the reviews - there are many with similar complaints. What does it take?