Working at University of California Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Santa Barbara, CA Area

"I worked at the UCSB Campus Store beginning in August 2018 and continued until COVID-19 unfortunately forced us to close. I enjoyed working alongside like-minded individuals who were simultaneously competitive and collaborative, fostering a familial environment rather than one that just felt like work. I especially appreciated how those in higher positions were willing to mentor us and pushed us to grow professionally and personally."

"I am happy working with great people at UCSB"

"UCSB is your typical academic enviornment; lots of people doing their best under a crushing workload."

What do you like about working at University of California Santa Barbara?

"Liked the freedom concerning projects, budget and schedule. Liked the mission statement and convent commute"

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

"Enjoy the job, but know that any thing you start will fall into disrepair when you leave."

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

"without a clear goal everybody was just keeping busy, not really getting much done. It was hard to count on people for inspired solution to the problem. Not enough creativity and commitment. All employees had short careers so it was hard to build a team"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"more clear direction and holding employees accountable. Make budget and legal constraints clear so that effective and meaningful solutions can be reached."