Utah Valley University Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"I worked for Utah Valley University in the Computer Science Department for nearly a year now and I am impressed by their rigorous curriculum and the benefits that come with assisting students who are a part of it. I have become a better programmer as a result of working with students who are struggling or simply need someone to review with. The faculty are great and I have met many great friends while working here."

"Utah Valley University is a typical government-operated entity. The benefits are great, the pay is standard, and your job position is generally a small piece of a much larger whole. In a staff position at UVU, you were be expected to perform your standard job functions, but you will not get noticed or praised for any "above and beyond" work you do. Often, state laws, university policy, or politics will interfere with any major changes you would like to make to your job assignments. It is an okay job for anyone who is wanted just a standard job."

"I've been at UVU for about five years. The pay sucks, morale is low and the benefits have put me in the hole so far that I might have to take on another job to cover my deductibles. HR is about a decade behind in current salary rates (we are at the bottom of the scale as compared with all other state institutions.) And IT is just now getting around to implementing mobile initiatives. I would NOT RECOMMEND working here. They are DEFINITELY NOT AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE."

"I have worked for Utah Valley University for over 3 years as a full time custodian. While the work is good, the pay is sub-par and the management is abusive. Working here you can expect to spend time laying awake at night licking your emotional wounds. HR will do nothing to help improve the bullying that comes from above."

"A great place to work if you care about students and doing something for others."

What do you like about working at Utah Valley University?

"I like being in a growth environment where faculty and staff seem to genuinely care about students. Great medical and retirement benefits somewhat compensate for low salaries."

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

"Be student focused. Be willing to engage the community in order to create opportunities for student growth."

What don't you like about working at Utah Valley University?

"UVU is the most efficient university in the Utah state system. This means less resources for us to meet student needs as well as provide additional growth opportunities for faculty and staff."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to either limit enrollment somewhat or push the State for additional funding. We do a good job with what we have but the State really needs to pony up if they want us to continue to accept more and more students."