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On average, employees at Virginia Commonwealth University give their company a 4.1 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Virginia Commonwealth University employees are Research Assistants submitting an average rating of 4.6.

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 25 Virginia Commonwealth University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.4
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.0
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Administrative Assistant

"A good starting job"

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"It was flexible, I was familiar with the people I worked with and my bosses."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"My work place setting was a communed room that other could share."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Needs more space for offices"

Pharmacy Technician

"Moderate"

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Fellow Employees"

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Hours"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work"

Web Application Developer

"Good for a state-funded position, willing to try new technologies."

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Benefits"

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

"They hire on experience, not based on how well an interview goes."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Salary"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve IT base salaries"

Secretary

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"I liked interacting with students and professors."

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

"I would be outgoing and candid. You will be interacting with many students and staff members."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Sometimes the work would come all at once or not at all."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would probably offer higher salaries."

Information Systems Analyst

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Free Education, Great environment to work in, however the Governors and Commissioners control where the Money goes and that could be your devision !"

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

"Its the state, the money is not the best, but your supporting the state you live in !!!"

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Same as Above"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We all know the problems of funds appropriation at the state and government level, however publicizing that to the Grade 12's and below at least a month in advance would be nice."

Research Assistant

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Mission focused atmosphere. Workplace where you can help people."

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

"Be at the right place at the right time with the right skills."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Bureaucracy"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work."

Project Consultant

"Good learning opportunities."

Bioinformatics Intern

"I am happy working here."

Person You Work For 4.3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.1 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
Research Assistant
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Graduate Research Assistant
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.6 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Equipment Services Project Manager
Person You Work For 4.4 / 5 People You Work With 4.4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.6 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5 Way You Work 3.9 / 5
Postdoctoral Associate
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Assistant

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"It is a good place to study, with nice environment and communication opportunities supplied."

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

"Show the company the real abilities and personalities with sincere attitude."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"I prefer to have more chance to broad my view with other universities"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management should produce a fair, ease and organized environment to inspire worker' abilities. Also, the effectiveness of the management should enhance the competence with other companies."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Lab Specialist

"I have really enjoyed working at VCU, just seek more job security and pay."

What do you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"Good flexibility and benefits. The people I work with are very helpful."

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

"The pay is not high, but the benefits make up for it."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

"No job security. A lot of positions are grant funded."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None. Wonderful place to work. Just less job security than desired."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Virginia Commonwealth University Reviews FAQs

Is Virginia Commonwealth University a good company to work for?

Virginia Commonwealth University has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 25 Virginia Commonwealth University Review Ratings left anonymously by Virginia Commonwealth University employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 92% of employees would recommend working at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Does Virginia Commonwealth University pay their employees well?

Virginia Commonwealth University employees earn $32,000 annually on average, or $15 per hour, which is 52% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 16 Virginia Commonwealth University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Virginia Commonwealth University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

92% of employees would recommend working at Virginia Commonwealth University with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Virginia Commonwealth University 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Virginia Commonwealth University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Virginia Commonwealth University is a Senior Associate at $112,000 annually. Browse Virginia Commonwealth University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Virginia Commonwealth University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Virginia Commonwealth University is a Information Assistant at $14,000 annually. Browse Virginia Commonwealth University Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Virginia Commonwealth University?

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

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