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Michigan Technological University reviews

4.4

94% would recommend to a friend

(566 total reviews)

Richard J. Koubek

70% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Michigan Technological University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 566 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Michigan Technological 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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566 reviews
2.0
Jun 27, 2024

Depends what you want

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great students, ok pay, you will find some wonderful people to work with. If seeking to work in higher ed in the area it is a good option. For those wanting to live in this area it is a good option. Sought after for technological studies and advances

Cons

Be ready to take on responsibilities that are not in your job description or skill set. Many staff positions get reduced but expectations are to still have the same or more productivity--very little support. Salary is ok but pay raises are minimal-3% if you perform well. Change works at a very slow pace to make improvements but quick to cut and move things around without consideration for the greater impact. Communication on changes is limited. Be prepared to pivot and respond at a moments notice. Recommendations and feedback typically fall on deaf ears. The location is a bit remote so many staff are locals that have not previously worked in higher education. The lens of experience is limited and campus tends to be stagnant due to lack of experience and ideas from other institutions.

1.0
Jun 1, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good pay and thats all

Cons

They can and will do away with your position without notice.

1.0
Jun 1, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No one above you really knows what they are doing so "passing the buck" is very common and takes pressure off of the employee.

Cons

No solid leadership, to get specific answers to concerns you need to talk to 3+ people above you before you get the same reply rearranged multiple times and you're still left without an answer. Pay is not worth the knowledge an employee needs to bring with them. There are large amounts of favoritism and nepotism within the organization of MTU as well. Couples working together on the same staff and within specific affiliated departments does not make a comfortable environment to work in as a professional staff member or a student staff member. There is also a lack of opportunities for growth within this department.

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