in transition - Anonymous employee Year Up United Employee Review

4.0
Feb 6, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

passionate, motivated staff. a great program with great outcomes. authentically dedicated staff. a true value proposition.

Cons

lack of diversity in senior management, lack of interest in having diversity on staff mirror diversity of students or population served. a tendency for self-congratulation and belief that building the program is 'saving' young people instead of empowering them. for an organization that is all about equity and eliminating the divide, it does a poor job of looking at the power divide in its own management ranks. many people of color in the management ranks are ignored or only asked for their help after something fails.

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5.0
May 31, 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, team culture, colleague dedication, meaningful work

Cons

Sudden benefit elimination (professional development funds, sabbatical, student loan support, etc.), sudden change in hybrid-work policy,

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5.0
Jan 21, 2017
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Pros

- Competitive compensation - Excellent organizational leadership, passion, and culture - Programs really make a difference in the students' lives

Cons

Any new site comes with some growing pains and so we are still figuring some things out as we go. Could use a little more direction or "best practices" from other sites or leadership. But again, these things come with any new sites!

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