Working at University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ: 35 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Phoenix, AZ Area

"Remote teaching in a supportive environment is what they offer and it works very well. After 8 years I am still challenged by the position."

"Enjoyed my role as Program Management Executive which provided me the opportunity to organize and lead large project management teams. Transferred these same skills into the industry of higher education."

"Great learning experience. Have a great understanding of sales and closing."

What do you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"I like being in sales and controlling my own fate. I like the challenge every day of closing accounts."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask questions. Make sure that this is the right fit for you and your future."

What don't you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"My commissions, opportunity for growth and advancement was capped. No potential for growth within the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be transparent. Let the sales reps understand what their potential is - be a support system."

"I've worked at the University of Phoenix for 8 yrs and I enjoy working with all of my customers. I feel it is an honor and a privilege to be able to assist individuals with their educational goals. Moving up the ladder at the University only tells me how I am doing in my role as an advisor. Working with people from all over the world makes me feel very encouraged and helps me enjoy my position."

What do you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"I like helping my students be successful and coaching and mentoring them toward completing their goals."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You must be highly motivated and have a lot of self-discipline because working at home (particularly for 10 years in a row) can be really stressful, particularly for someone who is a people person like I am."

What don't you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"I am classified as an employee, yet treated as a contractor."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Treat us like employees and not like contractors. We don't receive any benefits at all, and the only time we ever really hear from anyone is when the policies have already been changed. Be more proactive, rather than reactive."

"I worked for University of Phoenix for 3 years and wish I could have continued, but they had a drop in enrollment and did not offer me any more classes. It was nice while it lasted."

"This organization has given me an opportunity to grow and develop professionally."

What do you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"The opportunity to change the lives of the students who need our services. I work with educators across the country obtain their professional development requirements."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be centric focused on wanting to reward yourself through touching the lives of others."

What don't you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"Opportunities for advancement of my career have stalled as the organization is currently not growing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Change is good, change is needed to reinvent the business, too much change can be a hindrance. The right amount of change is a tough balancing act."

"The students are fantastic and highly motivated. This is great for faculty who are more likely to challenge assumptions and impart real world practicality with subject area materials. The university empowers faculty to be innovative and transformational in teaching styles but within the criteria of course objectives as certified for accreditation."

"Great entry-level position."

What do you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"It was a great place to work, especially for my first 9-5 job."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"University of Phoenix is a very large employer, and there should be opportunities for advancement."

What don't you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"Just the way the job was more of a sales position than it was advising students."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To become more involved in placing the right student as opposed to anyone that can pay."

"I've worked for U.O.P. since 2007. Great company. It's allowed me to develop a skill set that is in high demand. I will be forever grateful."

"Good company to work for and treat employees with respect. Good benefits."

What do you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"Team oriented, people I work with, location, vision, service to customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stress that you enjoy collaborative teamwork and possess a desire to help students succeed."

What don't you like about working at University of Phoenix?

"Micro-management by executives, rising costs of benefits, declining business model due to increasing competition."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Let VPs run their divisions without so much interference and micro-managing."