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Upper Iowa University

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You can do better - Assistant Director Upper Iowa University Employee Review

1.0
Dec 31, 2021
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Pros

Some good people. Picturesque campus. As stated by a previous reviewer, co-workers bond over misery.

Cons

Look forward to being overworked, underpaid, and not respected to make decisions in the job you were hired for. Poor leadership abounds. Double-digit budget cuts, salary cuts/freezes, and poor faculty/staff retention rates. Large sums of money wasted on random vendors and initiatives. One of the strategic priorities is "valuing people," and many here give a wry smile to that because it's not true in practice. Staff pay is on the low end of the scale, with some assistant director-level positions starting in the $30,000 range and directors in the $40,000 range. There are similar jobs that pay 30-50% better within the state of Iowa. Many areas are understaffed, so existing staff are asked to do more. Burnout is common. Read the other reviews on here and other sites, because they are reflective of a bad culture. It's more than just a few "disgruntled employees" or however they try to explain things away. You can do better.

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5.0
Sep 8, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Truly a teamwork type of job. Supportive upper management. Free college education.

Cons

Satellite campuses do not offer as much as main.

5.0
Jun 26, 2025
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Pros

Flexible schedule Outstanding communication with colleagues and administration Classroom structure

Cons

None. Nothing negative has shown been displayed with the college staff and students

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