Working at University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX: 29 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Austin, TX Area

"My most recent "job" was as a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, where I received my Ph.D. in May. UT has excellent resources for cutting-edge research, great faculty and staff, and is located in a fantastic city. The core facilities are outstanding and growing all the time."

"I have worked here part-time since June 2018. It is a good work environment for a student. The pay is generous and the supervisors are very understanding about the various responsibilities of a college student."

"I have worked at the Center for Subsurface Modeling (CSM) group as a graduate research assistant for five years. The projects are very challenging. I really enjoyed my research."

"I've worked for the university for 3 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. As an art director for an in-development video game, I was allowed the freedom to make decisions regarding content, visuals, and marketing. Now that my part of the project is over, I'm excited to use the self-management and organization skills I've developed in a more team-oriented setting."

"Great benefits and really nice people. The city is great and has relative low living cost. The pay is very high considering the living costs."

What do you like about working at University of Texas at Austin?

"All of my talents were utilized. Consequently, my work was interesting and sustaining."

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

"Self-aggrandizement is frowned upon. Humbly present your stellar qualifications in your interview and continue this attitude in your work. (This does not mean that you can't shine, though!)"

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

"At times one could feel the press of bureaucracy, which is difficult to avoid in a major research university."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest that the positive work culture be maintained by continuing policies that nurture employees' professional, and personal, growth."

What do you like about working at University of Texas at Austin?

"Yes it is good to be here working for good."

What do you like about working at University of Texas at Austin?

"Design work, working for my alma mater and being around students."

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

"It's good to know someone who works at UT - that reference goes a long way."

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

"Little room for creativity and trying new things, silo'ed departments."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Department and areas are silo'ed, making work difficult. Also, the bureaucracy is expected but annoying. I'd try to encourage team work and less red tape."

What do you like about working at University of Texas at Austin?

"I greatly enjoyed helping students to grasp and understand complexities of AutoCAD."

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

"If you are experienced with the AutoCAD program, you will be a perfect fit for this position."

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

"I greatly enjoyed working with the people at UT; the entire experience was enjoyable."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would have enjoyed more hours to be available to work in the lab facilities."

What do you like about working at University of Texas at Austin?

"Work in high pressure for challenge projects and improve numerical skills."

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

"Don't have much free time to play sports and make friends."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to teammates' ideas and allow to work in open environment and even try to open source codes for community to develop projects."

"Great place to be."

What do you like about working at University of Texas at Austin?

"Close to where I live, free buses to work with staff id, good benefits."

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

"Great opportunities, keep your eyes and ears open."

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

"Hire freeze due to the economy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"So far I am very happy with them."