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      Harvard University reviews

      4.2

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (4,072 total reviews)

      Alan Garber

      80% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Senior management

      Harvard University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Harvard University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      4K reviews
      4.0
      Jun 22, 2016

      Development Coordinator

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The benefits at Harvard are terrific. You are encouraged to take courses to further your professional development, the salaries are reasonable and vacation time is generous. The union for non-exempt employees does a great job of negotiating.

      Cons

      Harvard attracts some egos that can be challenging, but all work environments have these people!

      2.0
      Mar 24, 2016

      Decent People, Dead End

      Media technician
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Overall a good team, everyone supports one another, especially when things get hectic or there's an urgent situation. Lots of opportunity to meet interesting people and have unique experiences around the Harvard campus. The work is engaging and requires a professional demeanor without being stressful or overly challenging. Flexible and understanding with your other commitments and schedule.

      Cons

      Very low pay, almost zero chance for advancement. Full time staff generally have little regard for part time technicians, communication tends to be poor, incomplete, or flawed. Expectations are unclear, initial orientation for new employees is disorganized and riddled with technical disinformation, there are no staff development or training programs offered. Hours are strictly capped to prevent you from qualifying for benefits. Technical competency required for this job is fairly minimal for a department of this type. There is little to no feedback and there are no performance reviews, there is no structure for earning pay increases based on employment length, performance, experience, etc. In general, the level of responsibility and accountability inherent in the job does not match compensation.

      2.0
      Mar 16, 2016

      Low end of the totem pole

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      This is an exciting university to be a part of with world class libraries and numerous public events. There are cafes, shops, and museums close by in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

      Cons

      There are several layers to employment at the university. Quite a few people on campus are well compensated. Another group of support workers make a moderate wage due to union affiliation. And then there is a class of us who are making close to minimum wage with few benefits and zero mobility.

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