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Dramatic differences between departments; be careful - Staff Assistant II Utah State University Employee Review

2.0
Mar 3, 2025
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Pros

Many areas/departments have supportive supervisors with clear expectations. USU's stated values sound great and it can be a terrific place to work if you get the right project/department.

Cons

Workplaces within USU vary dramatically. Acadmic Department Heads can do anything they want, per HR, which means they are free to be unreasonable, hostile, and act against an employee for any whim. USU does not require supervisors to support employees with constructive criticism.

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5.0
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Pros

Wfh Flexible hours You get to know professors better

Cons

You make minimum wage and don't build skills

3.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Academia is a more relaxed atmosphere than a for profit business. Most of the people I work with are very kind. And the summers are amazingly quiet.

Cons

The pay is very low. My position was just created and the base pay is $50k. However, the raises here only come if you leave your position and move to a different division within the university. It is commonly said that if you want a raise or a promotion you have to go somewhere else.

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