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Industry: Colleges and Universities · HQ: Seattle, WA

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 116 University of Washington Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.4
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
4.0
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.0
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Senior Analyst
"Working in the Academia sector can be great and it can be challenging as well. Many politics just as the private sector but you at least feel you have a voice and can contribute to the outcome. The campus was always beautiful to work in. The variety of hats you will have to wear just get things done I feel can only increase your value as a person."
Posted 10 years ago in Seattle, WA
Research Volunteer
in Seattle, WA

"Helping others prepare for future endeavors."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 3.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.6 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3.9 / 5
Intern
in Lyon, MS
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.3 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5
Research Assistant
in Seattle, WA

"Great responsibility but very fulfilling."

Person You Work For 4.3 / 5 People You Work With 4.3 / 5 Work Setting 3.2 / 5
Support You Get 3.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.5 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 3.6 / 5
Lab Assistant
People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5 Support You Get 4.9 / 5
Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5 Company Culture 4.8 / 5
Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Program Coordinator
in Seattle, WA

What do you like about working at University of Washington?

"Not much. It's a poor work culture unless you're administration or a coach! Even the faculty is treated badly. The only good thing about it is the medical coverage and pension and that isn't as good as King Co."

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

"The one thing I will say is that there are some departments on campus that do have a good work culture. Be sure to ask around before you jump on board. If you have any conflicts, you're on your own. Human Resources works for the administration."

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

"Hate the hierarchical culture where everything is top down and you like it or lump it. Their attitude, in my opinion, is very archaic. Also find the uneven union representation problematic. Most classified employees haven't had even a cost of living increase in about 5 years and the union has no power to support classified staff. This is true of other union people on campus. Oh, and the salary above... after 18 years was still barely worth going to work for every day. Lousy pay."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Learn to treat your employees as equals and seek their input. You might be surprised at how it would improve the work atmosphere. Most of the employees (possibly even the custodial staff) have college degrees but are treated like sub-humans."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Research Technician
in Seattle, WA
Person You Work For 4.1 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Graduate Student
Person You Work For 4.1 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Lab Helper
in Seattle, WA
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Research Assistant
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Administrative Assistant
in Seattle, WA

"I enjoyed learning new things every day."

Person You Work For 3.8 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2.9 / 5
Support You Get 3.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.7 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Marketing and Communications Manager
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3.5 / 5
Support You Get 3.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.2 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5
Delivery Manager
in Rochester, NY
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4.2 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3.2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.1 / 5
Company Culture 4.1 / 5 Way You Work 4.2 / 5
Office Assistant
in Seattle, WA
Person You Work For 3.1 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 3.1 / 5
Support You Get 3.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2.9 / 5 Way You Work 2.9 / 5
Software Developer
in Russia, OH
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
HR Specialist
in Seattle, WA

"Outstanding people with all knowledge."

Person You Work For 3.4 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

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Is University of Washington a good company to work for?

University of Washington has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 116 University of Washington Review Ratings left anonymously by University of Washington employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at University of Washington.

Does University of Washington pay their employees well?

University of Washington employees earn $38,000 annually on average, or $18 per hour, which is 42% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 57 University of Washington employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find University of Washington Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at University of Washington?

94% of employees would recommend working at University of Washington with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated University of Washington 4.1 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at University of Washington?

According to our data, the highest paying job at University of Washington is a Principal at $146,000 annually. Browse University of Washington Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at University of Washington?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at University of Washington is a Graphic Designer at $12,000 annually. Browse University of Washington Salaries by Job Profile.

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

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