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On average, employees at Washington University give their company a 4.0 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Washington University employees are Research Assistants submitting an average rating of 4.2 and Assistant Professors with a rating of 3.8.

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Average Rating
(based on 67 Washington University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.1
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"Our University actively engages Washington, D.C., and the world. Our location in the heart of Washington places us at the core of U.S. government, policy and law. We sit where the worlds of science, technology, media and the arts converge. Our students and faculty have the unparalleled opportunity to study and work alongside leaders and practitioners in every discipline, to take part in the interchanges that shape our community and the world."
Posted 10 years ago in Washington, DC
Computer Lab Aide

"Part time job while attending classes."

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"My job at Mary Washington was a part-time position that allowed me to earn some income while going to school."

IT Support Technician

"Working both as a lab aide and as a summer IT worker was easy-going and very educational"

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"UMW is an incredibly warm community, so getting to work with its students and professors was always a pleasure. Mixing in with different IT people from various backgrounds in the field was also a plus, and made for fascinating conversation."

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

"For students: don't do it for extra cash, because you're technically not getting any - do it for the experience and to help out our campus. For professionals: you won't find a friendlier work environment!"

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

"They pay very little to students, and all of what you make is expected to go towards your financial aid. It was also awkward having more than a few supervisors who insisted on things being done the wrong way and who were less educated about IT than even I was at the time!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire more real professionals to guide the students and productivity will soar."

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4.0
Washington University (71)

4.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Northwest Missouri State University (6)
2.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Vatterott College (8)
4.0 Average of All Companies in this Industry (12,293)
Assistant Professor

"I taught in the Business School at the George Washington University"

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"University life, smart colleagues, 3 month summer vacation"

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

"Enjoy teaching"

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

"Declining enrollment, pressure to publish"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Bring in the students, and hold the line on tuition"

Event Technical Supervisor

"Great employer while in school"

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"Working on campus was ideal for a full-time college student"

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

"I worked too much!"

Grader
Person You Work For 1 / 5
Administrative Coordinator

"It's a decent place to work, but there is a lot of politics here and you have to make sure you play the game properly. I do not see too many opportunities to grow here unless you know the right people. The benefit to working here though is you do get exposure to a lot of different corporate leaders and political leaders, so it could be a great place to network. You also get tuition reimbursement, so if you want to go back to school that's another added plus."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Recruitment Consultant

"There is constant turnover and no attempts to determine why."

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"Educational environment appeals to me. Location within Saint Louis. The mission of the University."

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

"Do your research on the individual departments or schools within the University."

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

"Highly political environment matched with leadership that does not value their key employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Value and listen to the needs and ideas of your employees. Do not treat people like cattle."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Assistant
Person You Work For 2.9 / 5 People You Work With 2.9 / 5 Work Setting 3.3 / 5
Support You Get 2.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.9 / 5
Company Culture 1.3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Master Patrol Officer
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 2.1 / 5
Support You Get 1.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2.1 / 5 Way You Work 2.5 / 5
Washington University Employee

"I worked for Washington Adventist University for 2 years. The University is great and the supervisors are awesome, however, there is barely any room to move up or to receive a fair salary. I would not recommend working for this University for anyone interested unless you are interested in a job with low pay."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Washington University Employee

"The Department of Neurology seems to be in a constant state of flux, with the recent loss of the IT Director and the Business Director. Both are busy trying to make their mark on the department, restructuring departments and making cuts that are impacting the users ability to perform their jobs, and making the lives of their patients more difficult in the process. I would highly recommend avoiding the Department of Neurology at Washington University."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Washington University Employee

"I worked at George Washington University in a communications position."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Programmer Analyst
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Washington University Employee

"Good benefits and a great location"

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Technical Lead

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"I like the work environment and the relationship with my management."

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

"The company has great benefits, including tuition reimbursement. However, there is limited flexibility in working in your area of interest. The work is essentially dictated by management (who may or may not have technical details about the implementation)."

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

"Limited growth opportunities and the options to work with cutting edge technologies."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to develop a better understanding of IAM projects, the resource requirements, and the impact of these solutions to the entire organization."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

Washington University Reviews FAQs

Is Washington University a good company to work for?

Washington University has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 67 Washington University Review Ratings left anonymously by Washington University employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at Washington University.

Does Washington University pay their employees well?

Washington University 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. 49 Washington University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Washington University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Washington University?

94% of employees would recommend working at Washington University with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated Washington University 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Washington University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Washington University is a CEO at $175,000 annually. Browse Washington University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Washington University?

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

What are the pros and cons of working at Washington University?

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

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