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On average, employees at Oakland University give their company a 4.0 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Oakland University employees are Teaching Assistants submitting an average rating of 4.1.

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 22 Oakland University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.0
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.6
Work Setting
4.2
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Video Intern

"I worked there from September-December 2013 and the experience was very helpful in my goal of working within the television industry. My boss was very helpful and very patient with me and it made the job a lot easier to maintain and it was something that enjoyed greatly."

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
Receptionist

"A great experience."

What do you like about working at Oakland University?

"The people were very nice and respectful. all of them were nice."

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

"None. except that they will be looking at school records."

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

"There isn't much that I don't like. maybe except for the fact that I had to work on some Saturdays."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest that they come up with a better meeting format."

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

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.0
Oakland University (26)

4.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Northwest Missouri State University (6)
2.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Vatterott College (8)
4.0 Average of All Companies in this Industry (12,293)
Researcher
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 3.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Telecommunications Assistant

"I worked for OUHSC for a little over a year before moving on. My supervisor was excellent in always making me feel like an important part of the team and praised my hard work. The company has great values and really focusing on keeping the morale of the employees high. I loved my time here."

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

"I have been a Special Lecturer for Oakland University going into my second year teaching biochemistry. The atmosphere is very positive both from the students who are eager to learn and the faculty who are always ready to help. I teach both lecture and online courses to biology majors, many of whom are preparing to go into the medical field. Oakland is a small, but growing university in Rochester Hills, which is a fabulous place to raise a family."

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 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Teacher Assistant

"Help students and communicating with professors is an excellent experience"

What do you like about working at Oakland University?

"Being a pure educational and non profit environment .Learning different new Knowledge. Communicating with students and professors."

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

"Yes , I would like to tell them If your major is Computer Science, Computer Science Department of Oakland University is the best place to work as Graduate Assistant ,learn more and more."

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

"It's not a permanent job and my salary is very low."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide facilities for students and teachers to have more informal meetings out of class."

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

"I have worked for Oakland University for seven years. The campus is absolutely beautiful. Students are valued and treated as more than just a number. The new president is working to improve the technology deficiencies and infrastructure. The biggest hurdle is parking, but they've built two parking structures to help improve the situation."

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

"OU was one of the best employers I have ever had."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3.7 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Accounting Clerk

"I really enjoyed working for OU Physicians"

What do you like about working at Oakland University?

"I had a boss who respected me and allowed me to make decisions. I was entrusted with special projects and I liked the fast-paced environment."

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

"Be upfront and honest about what you anticipate your job to be."

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

"The company was in a bit of trouble when the economy started going south and I did not receive a raise the entire time I worked there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think that compensation for good employees is worth the money so you don't lose them and have to start all over again with new employees."

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

"As a student and employee of Oakland University since 2010, I have been impressed with almost every aspect of the institution. OU's commitment to integrity and excellence sets it apart from other smaller places of learning."

Person You Work For 4.3 / 5 People You Work With 4.3 / 5 Work Setting 4.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
Chief of Security

What do you like about working at Oakland University?

"Working with people. Security of employment in this industry. I was able to use expierience for management"

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

"The agency's budget and salaries are determined by legislation each year"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Constantly look for emprovement and efficiency. Set guidelines and expectations for employees. Lead by example (Ethics, work ), Train and delegate. Push for professionalism. Be empathetic to employees and customers."

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

"diverse problems to solve, wide range of technologies."

What do you like about working at Oakland University?

"The amount of new things I'm introduced to and what I learn working there."

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

"If you're an elitist you'll fit right in at the university level."

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

"Departments outside of my own aren't really team players, because they see themselves as their own team and not part of a whole."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More cooperation, less restrictions, less bureaucracy, and communicate intent and expectations in a manner that's clearly defined."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Assistant

What do you like about working at Oakland University?

"it is a perfect chance to improve my self in such preferable fields"

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

"its a perfect chance to get a good experience in the field they really interested in"

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

"am considered as a student, but my goal is to have a full job employment"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"they are really good ones, there encouragement and support always pushed me up"

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
Teaching Assistant

"Very valuable experience in a great learning community."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 3.9 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.9 / 5
Company Culture 3.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5

Oakland University Reviews FAQs

Is Oakland University a good company to work for?

Oakland University has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 22 Oakland University Review Ratings left anonymously by Oakland University employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 91% of employees would recommend working at Oakland University.

Does Oakland University pay their employees well?

Oakland University employees earn $30,000 annually on average, or $14 per hour, which is 55% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 7 Oakland University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Oakland University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Oakland University?

91% of employees would recommend working at Oakland University with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated Oakland University 4.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Oakland University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Oakland University is a CEO at $121,000 annually. Browse Oakland University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Oakland University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Oakland University is a Lecturer at $10,000 annually. Browse Oakland University Salaries by Job Profile.

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

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

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