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SMU (Southern Methodist University)

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Nice place to work, study, and play. - Administrative Assistant SMU (Southern Methodist University) Employee Review

4.0
Dec 30, 2013
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Pros

Beautiful walking campus. Great low-key place to work. You never have to take work home. Tuition benefit for staff is a great opportunity for staff children going into undergrad and continuing education for staff.

Cons

Parking is horrible and you must pay for it. A lot of petty office politics: Those that can, have a corporate job; those that can't, work at SMU. No career advancement if you are non-faculty. You will come into contact with tons of privileged individuals that expect you to cater to their every need.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Like the work I do and the people I work with. Activity fluctuates along the typical school calendar with the summer being slower.

Cons

You are expected to jump into change without asking questions. Even when a reason/justification on why or how you are doing something is met with a tone of "I don't care, Do what I said". Direct supervisor and colleagues are great and have your back. Many staff positions don't have a way to move up the career ladder.

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