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4.2
Average Rating
(based on 71 Boston University Review Ratings)

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Company Culture
4.3
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.4
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.2
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"The Quad is Boston University's only independent online magazine. There is a great place to work on. Every week we will have a meeting to talk about new ideas and have fun. I was recruited as the web developer and I work with the publisher to enhance our website. It is a totally free and creative working environment."
Posted 11 years ago in Boston, MA
Senior Administrator

"my boss at bu took advantage of my talent and skill set then screwed me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"management is working towards a cohesive process management,but they are not there yet. Continue down the right path."

Statistical Programmer

"The educational sector is good for job security but not so hot for career advancement."

Assistant Director

"I did it for the free classes"

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"free classes, working with students, sun tanning at lunch time"

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

"take advantage of all the campus has to offer"

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"the money wasn't great, mandatory time off at Christmas"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"free parking"

Programmer Analyst

"Great place to work and very good place to learn."

Executive Assistant

"100% Accurate would have never left this position if my husband wasn't promoted and relocated to CT"

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"The culture, the diversity of the faculty, staff and residents I feel made me a better person today."

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

"Let your enthousiasm, passion and energy shine through, don't hold back."

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"If I HAD to say something, it would be this was a very high pressure stressful job but as I said I loved working there."

Assistant Professor

"Great career beginning. Life back in Chicago called due to family obligations."

Research Assistant

"experience that taught me the most about research"

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"It was an assistantship through my program, and I got a chance to conduct my own study and run statistical analyses"

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

"It gives you a chance to work with others and really they want a hard work ethic."

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"It was a stipen, not a salary"

Audio Visual Technician

"Great place to work if you want to work on a graduate degree."

Patient Coordinator

"Challenging multilingual work environment."

Core Technician

"Good opportunity for a starter in the field"

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"Most of all, gaining professional experience in multiple scientific techniques."

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

"Show enthusiam and ability to learn."

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"Tendency of people to behave unprofessionally."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Flexibility"

Resident Assistant

"If you need a freaking bullet in the brain, choose the BU Chemistry Department."

Research Associate

"A fair review based on personal experience."

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"Associations with the worlds best and brightest."

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

"Good luck, be your self."

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"Expensive city, lower income than other places"

Alumni Officer

"I loved my time there and gined important experience but eventually outgrew the position."

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"There was a great challenge to be met and terrific people to work with!"

Medical Billing Manager

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"I like that I gave people the chance that came out of Medical Billing School, I trained them and they are able to do the job at any physican office."

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

"Be precise in answering your questions and look the person in the eyes when speaking."

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"The neew Director that they hired, when you bring in new director they bring in their staff and management is the first to be laid off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be careful who you step on because some one will cone and step on you. Always way your options before you leap."

Adjunct Professor

What do you like about working at Boston University?

"Great people to work with, flexible"

What don't you like about working at Boston University?

"Lack of support, vague policies, lacking in technological infrastructure"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve multi-media capabilities for classrooms. Develop clear policies for grading, academic performance. Standardize and coordinate syllabi."

Boston University Reviews FAQs

Is Boston University a good company to work for?

Boston University has an overall rating of 4.2 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 71 Boston University Review Ratings left anonymously by Boston University employees, which is 8% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 99% of employees would recommend working at Boston University.

Does Boston University pay their employees well?

Boston University employees earn $35,000 annually on average, or $17 per hour, which is 47% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 39 Boston University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Boston University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Boston University?

99% of employees would recommend working at Boston University with the overall rating of 4.2 out of 5. Employees also rated Boston University 4.3 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Boston University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Boston University is a VP of Business Operations at $191,000 annually. Browse Boston University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Boston University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Boston University is a Copy Editor at $14,000 annually. Browse Boston University Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Boston University?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Boston University to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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