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Hampton University reviews

2.8

29% would recommend to a friend

(167 total reviews)
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Darrell K. Williams

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14% positive business outlook

Hampton University has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 167 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hampton University employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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167 reviews
1.0
Mar 18, 2017

Welcome to the 50'S

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Pros

Beautiful campus; capable colleagues and the potential is unlimited.

Cons

University lacks leadership and there is a culture of mistrust. The University hasn't automated and most tasks are completed by completing forms and triplicate. It takes two months to establish a direct direct for your paycheck. Benefits are basic. Onboarding is horrific. HR treats you like a criminal. Before filling out paperwork you must take a drug test that employee must pay for along with your campus parking pass. The school cafeteria sells heavy foods loaded with fat and grease. You can only take lunch a one hour between the hours of 12-2. Offices do not have heat in the winter or air conditioning in the summer. You typically use space heaters during the winter months. Many offices lack kitchen facilities or water fountains. Employees are strongly advised to purchase gala tickets to support the Proton Therapy Center rather than find donors to support the center. If you don't have the 200.00 to purchase the ticket, you are offered payroll deduction. Pay deduction is always available to pay for services that the University is selling You pay for your business cards and will receive a parking ticket if you do not park in your allotted space. Leadership hires their relatives or female favorites and the general perception is that they receive huge paychecks and not held accountable for their work. If this is how staff is treated, think about the students who are paying over 40K a year to attend school.

2.0
Jul 21, 2011

An exercise in patience.

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Pros

There are great opportunities to learn and grow if you choose. You are rewarded for going above and beyond. You're also allowed a great amount of autonomy so you can make the position what you want it to be.

Cons

Unfortunately there is terrible pay, benefits and incentives, leading to high turnover. The university is very traditional and lacks the cutting edge appeal many younger people seek from an employer. It's definitely a patriarchal organization.

1.0
Mar 26, 2023

Terrible to work at

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Pros

They pay you The students

Cons

No chance of tenure, you have yo secure 250,000 dollars in grant money to even be considered for tenure - and even then - your chances are slim. They fire faculty for no reason and little notice. Authoritarian environment.

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