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Industry: Colleges and Universities · HQ: Oakland, CA · https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu

University of California Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 62 University of California Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.4
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
4.3
Work Setting
4.2
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Postdoctoral Fellow

What do you like about working at University of California?

"Job security, flexibility"

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

"Have an idea a priorI about future goals before you start working on a research position especially as a post doc or scientist."

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

"limited career opportunities in the areas of my interest"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"widen career options for research fellows; enhance their awareness of alternate career choices by regular seminars etc"

Administrative Assistant
in West Los Angeles, CA

"UCLA is a great place to work"

What do you like about working at University of California?

"I like working with faculty, staff, and students in an University area."

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

"It was busy work, deadlines, and sometimes a challenge."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be flexible to hire different background and educational history."

Programmer Analyst

What do you like about working at University of California?

"Project driven"

Staff Research Associate
in San Diego, CA

"Excellent experience working in Science"

What do you like about working at University of California?

"I loved the experiece in making a diference. The project I worked in offered me personal and professional improvement."

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

"It was a project that had to end due to no funds."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have a better introduction for new employess, due to the fact that I felt kind of lost at the begining, because I did not know the system there. I would of liked a little more information."

Professional
in San Diego, CA

"University environment, heavy administrative."

What do you like about working at University of California?

"Location."

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

"Low pay, no advancement."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't be afraid to try new things."

Teaching Assistant
in Santa Barbara, CA

"Best school in the world."

Systems Administrator

What do you like about working at University of California?

"great benefits"

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

"budget cut"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"keep talented people"

Assistant Professor
in San Francisco, CA

"I spend 6 years there happily working on research and teaching."

What do you like about working at University of California?

"The opportunity to collaborate w/ top notch researchers"

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

"Give it your best shot, work hard, and you will succeed."

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

"I raised all my own money from grants and was required to do all the other things faculty who received state support were required to do."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management did an excellent job."

Assistant Development Engineer
in Los Angeles, CA

"Good Experience."

Help Desk Coordinator
in San Francisco, CA

What do you like about working at University of California?

"The work load, training provided, different levels of issues to deal on a daily basis."

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

"Be confident and show convince them you are the perfect candidate for the position."

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

"Slow advancement level, salary compensation limited"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer competitive salary. Rate each employee on their performance"

Programmer Analyst
in Berkeley, CA

"More secure position, especially during recession."

Sales Associate
in Davis, CA

"Working while attending college in a flexible environment."

Assistant Specialist
in San Francisco, CA

"It's good for the beginners and people that want to learn about techniques and research."

Senior Administrative Assistant
in Oakland, CA

"Please see resume for details."

What do you like about working at University of California?

"Audience"

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

"Go for it!"

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

"Short contract"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better fiscal management to allow for more contracts"

Consultant
in San Francisco, CA

"Exciting project, but project only"

What do you like about working at University of California?

"the project was exciting"

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

"people are somewhat complacent"

University of California Reviews FAQs

Is University of California a good company to work for?

University of California has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 62 University of California Review Ratings left anonymously by University of California employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at University of California.

Does University of California pay their employees well?

University of California employees earn $41,000 annually on average, or $20 per hour, which is 38% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 20 University of California employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find University of California Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at University of California?

94% of employees would recommend working at University of California with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated University of California 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.4 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at University of California?

According to our data, the highest paying job at University of California is a Senior Executive Director at $200,000 annually. Browse University of California Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at University of California?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at University of California is a Peer Advisor at $16,000 annually. Browse University of California Salaries by Job Profile.

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

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

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