The University of California Employer Reviews

The University of California at San Diego is a diverse mix of people from all over the world. I was exposed to various cultures and customs and I learned to apply these in appropriate situations. It was a busy experience in which I learned how to multi task and organize myself to be most efficient and productive. I enjoyed working with students and – more... faculty alike.

Overall, it was an enlightening and enriching experience that exposed me to various people, situations and events. I am a greater employee due to this experience. – less

Always lots to learn and never a boring day. Plenty of room for advancement and transfering to other departments.

UC is a large institution which makes it hard to make changes/improvements to processes. Once you are hired you can expect good job security and benefits.

I loved working here because it helped me to develop my social and communication skills that I use even today. The coworkers are great and are very nurturing~!

A typical day at work consists of normal cleaning of student residential dorms. I learned to work around students and with other employees in a professional manner during day to day changes. Management is challenging, which often prevents conflicts between manager/employee work relationship. I work well as part of a team and communication is great. – more... My coworkers care for my well-being and vice versa. The hardest part of my job is trying to complete my full work load within an 8-hour timely fashion. The most enjoyable part of my job is the appreciation of the students for acknowledging my hard work. – less

Management at all levels leaves much to be desired. Little to no opportunity for advancement. Pay is generally 12-15% below average pay for same positions within corporate positions. Benefits are excellent.

Research experiments. Taking care of lab mice. Management was not very involved with research assistants. We mostly repeated the essentials of the experiments and watched the graduate students complete the experiments. Occasionally we were able to watch mouse neurosurgeries. Very educational experience. I was able to learn a lot about working in a lab – more... and what being a lab technician would be like. – less

I learned that the most enjoyable part of a job is your co-workers

Ran a treatment program,enjoyed regular contact with my patients. Was assigned two phenomenal dermatologist who expanded my knowledge of our field

Working at UC Berkeley is stressful, but rewarding. The availability of talented researchers and shared facilities allows for great collaboration and successful projects.

Was a great flexible job that worked around my school schedule with a very friendly staff.

Wonderful staff and Doctors. Excellent Learning experience.

Balance complex daily calendar for the Vice Chancellor. Telephone or visit departmental reps and arrange meetings. Prepare correspondence using MS Word and Word Perfect. Screen phone calls and visitors for the Vice Chancellor. Open and gather materials for daily meetings, Distribute mail and pull materials as required. Prepare the Vice Chancellor for – more... a full day of meetings, presentations, speeches, etc. Make any necessary travel arrangements.

Meet weekly with the V.C.'s Executive Committee -- discuss divisional policies, budget, departmental problem areas, student disciplinary action.

Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements for Annual Executive Committee Retreat. Assist in long-range planning and policy development for the Division of Student Affairs (600-plus employees). Develop annual budget.

Review and finalize divisional staff reviews, promotions, and raises. – less

The people and customers make it a very enjoyable work environment.

People were very friendly and they wanted me to stay on Permanent but I couldn't. Would go back and work at UCSF if given another chance for Contract work. Made friends with a lot of the Trainers and Hospital Co-workers that I trained and we keep in contact even today. I Great Place to Work...

continues with my work.
interface with my supervisor
hardest part: most efficient to meet supervisor's requirement
enjoyable part: challenge myself by using different SAS program coding approach

If you like to work in the eduacation arena, UCR is a great place to be.

With a diversity in culture and specialties, UCLA is truly a conglomerate of brilliant people and research.

It's the best time for me to see students leaving my office with satisfaction, and to hear thanks from students that they got score improved on exam.

For a full-time student, the university laboratories are the best to further his knowledge and experience in a new field.