Pros
-Collaboration is highly supported -Core Values of University are revered, take those seriously in interview and work in this university -Relationships can develop across the university, all you have to do is collaborate! -Academic - you can always get involved in activities that will stretch your mind, as a staff person or a faculty member, it's highly encouraged -The University takes great care of their employees. Professional development, events and functions, etc. Camaraderie is valued. -Great pay, much better than most positions at UT
Cons
-Depending on where you are, people will argue that there is not a ton of room for growth. Rare (but it happens) that you get to do work outside of your job description and grow your position / argue for a strong raise. -Political, but it's up to you if you want to participate in the politics. -People who really shouldn't be working there anymore almost never get let go -Some people work with students and treat them terribly. It's really sad when your job is to work with students and you treat them like second rate citizens.
