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Working at Columbia University in New York City, NY: 56 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in New York City, NY Area

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On average, employees in New York City, NY at Columbia University give their company a 4.1 rating out of 5.0 based on 56, whereas overall Average Rating of Columbia University is 4.1 out of 5.0 based on 192 Columbia University Review Ratings. The happiest Columbia University employees in New York City, NY are Associates submitting an average rating of 5.0 and Research Scientists with a rating of 4.8.

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 149 Columbia University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.5
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.0
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Working at Columbia University in New York City, NY: 56 Employee Reviews

Columbia University Employee

"I am satisfied with my job but there is not much room for personal growth."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Columbia University Employee

"I’ve worked at the Columbia School of Social Work since 2012. In my experience, the work environment is supportive and family-friendly. Turnover throughout the school is low and many of my colleagues have been there for decades. There is an emphasis on creating an inclusive environment that is welcoming and affirming. The chain of command within departments is clear and there is ample opportunity to access resources for professional development."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Software Engineer

"The MBA student I work with is excellent!"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Tutor

"I worked for the Department of Athletics, Columbia University, as a tutor for the Spring 2021 semester. Although, the work has been remote, I have been able to coordinate well with my supervisor and students to schedule sessions. The online platform for scheduling has played a vital role in smooth functioning, and receiving timely paychecks."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Columbia University Employee

"I worked at Columbia University as a research assistant in deep learning and neuroimaging. The pay is not very pleasant but that exactly common case for jobs in academia -- after all if you take positions like this you are not looking for money."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Columbia University Employee

"Great working enviornment"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Program Coordinator

"Good Employment - Great University to work for."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Postdoctoral Fellow

"I worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University since September 2019. The Pediatrics Department has a great working environment with good opportunities and resources for their researchers and fellows."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Columbia University Employee

"its an odd place. very odd"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Associate

"Professor Wei is professional and good to me. When I have questions about routine work and academic knowledge, he was always patient and explained to me. I have learned much from him and I really appreciate it."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Associate Lecturer

"Great place for teaching with all smart people."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Columbia University Employee

"I have worked for Columbia since 2018. Overall it is a nice place to work. The work life balance is excellent. Salaries are lower than the market."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Columbia University Employee

"I have worked at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute for almost two years now. I enjoy the atmosphere of open-collaboration and constant intellectual curiosity. It has been a privilege to work at the Zuckerman Institute."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Data Scientist

"I worked for Columbia University for over 3 years in two different offices, and loved everything about the community of Columbia. As a staff member, I felt supported and encouraged to continue growing professionally. I had the unique experience of also being a student which only enriched my enthusiasm for my work, which was to help efficiently raise scholarship funds so that students from all backgrounds and economic standing could receive a great education."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Assistant

"Pretty nice working environment."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
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