Alexander College Employee Reviews

Excellent people. Fast-paced environment. Good compensation package for the number of hours worked. Loved at culture and the atmosphere. You can be yourself here.

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Amazing place to work

Sessional Instructor (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 6 November 2023

A typical day involves taking classes, grading assignments and sitting for office hours. They provide professional development opportunities; the workplace culture is great.

Pros

good pay

Cons

infrastructure

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Great coworkers, awful management

Student Worker (Former Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 30 October 2023

I heard there is a new management coming after I left and also the worker have unionsied. But during my work there I worked with so many great individuals that are working very hard. But there is no recognition from the management and the higher that goes the worst they get.

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collaborative environment- dedicated faculty and staff-diverse community

Sessional Lecturer (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 1 July 2023

My experience at Alexander College has been incredibly positive. The supportive and collaborative environment fostered a sense of belonging and allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. The dedicated faculty and staff were always willing to go the extra mile to ensure student success, and the diverse community enriched my perspective and understanding. I am grateful for the opportunities I had to contribute to the educational journey of the students and be part of such a vibrant and inspiring institution.

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Friendly and supportive workplace

Recruitment and Selection Officer (Former Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 3 March 2023

AC has many supportive and caring employees. I have enjoyed working with the staff and faculty over the last 3 years. I have never encountered a negative situation with anyone. I find AC a great place for new graduates who have a passion for working in post-secondary. There are many opportunities to grow within your department as well as other departments. I am truly grateful for the opportunities presented to me while I worked here - I for sure have built strong professional connections.

Pros

work-life balance, supportive management team, professional advancement, flexbile working hours

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Good coworkers

Student Worker (Former Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 28 February 2023

My manager and coworkers were really nice, they understand you are student so the schedule is flexible. The college is small and it is not multicultural which is disappointing.

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Limited opportunities for growth

Instructor (Former Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 2 January 2023

Though this is a college that has grown very quickly in recent years, it is still a small college and therefore opportunities for professional growth are very limited. The average age and professional qualifications of incoming faculty and support staff has been dropping for years, so the college has become a great place for grad students to make some extra money for a couple of years and then leave. But it's not really an ideal place for someone looking to make a long-term teaching career or interested in opportunities for promotion in administration. If you care about students, you may be discouraged by the resources available to them. They built a nice new campus and yet there is no dedicated space to meet students for office hours. Staff are generally nice and helpful if you have questions or IT problems, and there are sincere efforts at team-building.

Pros

Friendly staff, easy to get lots of work, laid-back attitude to college policies

Cons

Low pay, crowded spaces, low academic abilities of students

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Supportive and responsible at work.

Accounts Receivable Clerk (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 25 October 2022

Working at Alexander is a great opportunity because staff are very friendly and genuine. Workplace is very comfortable as well. I enjoy working here because people are optimistic and responsible.

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Productive and fun workplace

IT Support Technician (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 13 October 2022

Overall it was an amazing experience from the interview till now. It's been a month already and I really enjoy working here. The staff and colleagues are very helpful and welcoming.

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Very nice workplace, no stress and they are concerned to all staff.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 13 October 2022

Great and nice place to work, they give importance to all employee. Management are very nice. They know your worth. Everyone is also helpful and friendly.

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Sales-oriented but collaborative and friendly environment.

Student Recruitment Officer (Former Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 19 July 2022

A cheerful and warm workplace, with diversity and respect. The team was very friendly and open to helping. Need management's improvement but at least the institution is open to listening to suggestions and providing support.

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A very great company to work for!

Enrollment and Academic Advisor (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 11 February 2022

Working at Alexander College is a privilege. Your ideas will always be heard which makes you feel that you belong to the company! The supervisors and bosses always have a good attitude and you can appreciate their human quality in everything they do!

Pros

free coffee Flexible schedules Good work environment

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Great place to work!

Sectretary to the Dean's Office (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 19 August 2021

My position required frequent communication with the executive team, department heads, and most unit managers. It really feels like a cohesive and inclusive team. Growth and development are imbedded into the culture of Alexander College. Opportunities for advancement are available. When possible they promote from within. Great place to work!

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Things change fast here but a lot of support

Instructor (Part-time) (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 4 August 2021

Pay is good and there is a great group of people and support teams to help you. However, you have to keep up with the constant changes that require a lot of modifications to how and what you teach. In addition, the lack of job security means that you never know where you are at as far as continuing contracts. I think they do this to keep everyone on their toes and competitive but I think the actual impact is more negative than they expect it to be. Not relaxing at all.

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Great Atmosphere

ESL Instructor (Current Employee) - Online - 14 November 2020

I'm teaching online right now but I really feel connected to the college and my colleagues. Everyone works hard to keep staff, faculty and students connected and supported in their work and studies.

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Productive and fun

Student Records Clerk (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 21 May 2020

I really enjoy working at Alexander College. The staff is very friendly and everyone gets along very well. I love the fact that we treat each other like family, it allows for a very pleasant working environment. I also appreciate all the effort that is put in to make all employees feel comfortable. As someone who have experienced unprofessional and unenjoyable working environments, Alexander College puts a smile on my face everyday so far!

Pros

Free lunches/break room b-day events

Cons

Busy times = Stressful times (normal)

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Welcoming and supportive culture

Officer, Office of the Registrar (Current Employee) - Burnaby, BC and Vancouver, BC - 21 May 2020

Right from my first day on the job I was pleasantly surprised by the great culture of Alexander College staff and faculty. After many months, this is still the case - it is easy to feel like "part of the family". I would recommend Alexander College to anyone interested in working in post-secondary education; either through a teaching role or in an operations/administration role.

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Some good some bad

EAP Instructor / Curriculum Designer (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 21 August 2019

Working as an instructor you had a decent amount of support and some good professional development opportunities. The students in the EAP program were mostly young Mainland Chinese kids who were not that interested in studying. However, the students in the higher EAP levels were better. Contract work, so it was tough to plan you life. But as an extra gig, it was pretty good.

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not a good place to work

Instructor (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 25 June 2019

A lot of things don't make sense here. The pay is low with no increase. People who are not qualified get promoted. High turnover rate. I would avoid this place.

Pros

If the owner likes you, you get promoted even if you are underqualified

Cons

Low pay, no stability

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It is okay.

RECEPTIONIST (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 7 January 2019

You don't learn much working as a student worker. However, it provides steady income with minimum effort required while you study. Overall, I'd recommend

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welcoming staff and growing school

Staff (Current Employee) - Vancouver/Burnaby - 13 October 2018

When I started here all of the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The Vancouver Campus is in a great location but it's a bit smaller compared to the Burnaby one. I enjoy working here and alongside some great people. The student population seems to be growing and it would be great if there was more space for staff and students. Most students are international which can be both challenging and rewarding. I find that you have to be patient with them as many of them are new to Canada and need things explained.