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Virginia Commonwealth University

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VCU talks a big game, but doesn't consistently follow through - Associate Director Virginia Commonwealth University Employee Review

4.0
Sep 19, 2022
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Pros

Overall, the department that I work in, has a warm, collaborative culture. I believe the people around me are committed to helping others advance in life by earning one's degree.

Cons

Political and hierarchical structure. Large, complicated bureaucracy. Compensation on the administrative level is often below industry standards.

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits and work life balance. Enjoy alot of the people I work with.

Cons

Lower pay. But makes up for it in benefits.

3.0
Jul 12, 2026
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Pros

They care about the employees. There are multiple efforts to support everyone, it is a welcoming environment, HR is very supportive.

Cons

VCU is incredibly bureaucratic and poorly ran. Things move slow, very slow. More slow than normal universities should. It isn't just "oh this is academia, things move slow." It's legitimate poor management across multiple levels of leadership.

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