Terrible communication, little respect for student schedule, great job satisfaction - Resident Advisor Virginia Tech Employee Review

3.0
Apr 20, 2017
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Pros

Whenever I can help a student out, it makes all the other hardships worth it. Great benefits, considering housing is free and you work where you live (no commute).

Cons

Bad communication from upper management in HRL, questionable decisions made above you, very little advance notice on deadlines, too much emphasis on issues that don't seem pressing, lack solid policy training

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

- easy work - Flexible timing and can work remotely

Cons

- Assigned a deadline of 2 weeks to grade about 72 or 144 assignments. Should have proper time management skills while managing the academics. Although it is easy work.

5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

The experience was great. The PI was amazing and kind and I learned a lot, definitely would do it again. It yielded great results for me such as publication. I recommend for medical school or graduate school.

Cons

Difficult to justify if you don’t plan to have a research career, graduate or professional school because the pay is lower than other positions available in Blacksburg.

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