Columbia University Reviews
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Pros
"Great benefits including a tuition waiver" (in 126 reviews)
"good work environment is ensured" (in 115 reviews)
Cons
"new york might be too expensive to live in" (in 39 reviews)
"Admin stance on unionization is quite appalling; cost of living is high" (in 37 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Working event staff for Columbia Athletics"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
RecommendsI have been working at Columbia University part-time for less than a year
Pros
- flexible hours - great management (understanding, funny, kind) - great colleagues
Cons
- task can be repetitive
- Helpful (2)
"Bureaucratic nightmare"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at Columbia University for more than 3 years
Pros
I was fortunate to work with some talented colleagues. Additionally, my on-campus housing (I believe this is only for research staff) was quickly and easily arranged. Apartment maintenance was performed promptly. The IT department (CUIT) proved flexible and willing to solve our problems.
Cons
The bureaucracy is an unstoppable force; paper forms abound and forget about doing anything not covered by an existing policy or checklist. Department administrations appear stuck in the 1970s with staff that, on average, do little more than the bare minimum. Capable staff are hamstrung by arcane procedures. I fear this extends to the educational aspects of the University, which is compounded by a lack of willingness to change. My appointment was bungled no fewer than three times, leading to delays in pay and lapsed health insurance. At one point I was forced to purchase my own health insurance from the state exchange because of an administrator's error. Expense reimbursements sometimes took months to arrive. Procurement was an embarrassment. Several times during my tenure vendor accounts were left unpaid. Dozens of hours were wasted trying to follow up with our department's business office in attempts to rectify said situations. It took over a year for our group's charge account at Staples to be approved for use.
Continue reading Pros
good pay, great campus, free classes
Cons
high rent, lots of grading and TA work required
Pros
Columbia University is an excellent place to do a PhD in Computer Science.
Cons
I can't think of any cons.
Pros
A large institution with ample opportunity for growth that also cares about its staff
Cons
Lines of responsibility can be easily blurred
"Exactly what you would expect"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Columbia University part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great working environment, and nice colleagues.
Cons
There is some bureaucracy but that is to be expected in academics.
Pros
Amazing research institute, vibrant work environment
Cons
Low salaries for visiting faculty/postdocs and high living expenses
"Great for graduate studies"
I have been working at Columbia University full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great location and university culture
Cons
Expensive to live around campus
"Biology Department is great"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Columbia University full-time for more than a year
Pros
Close-knit community, most people are great to work with
Cons
HR department can be a bit slow to move things forward. One person who puts in order requests can be difficult to work with
"d"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Columbia University full-time
Pros
good working environment, strong pay
Cons
competitive, transportation is bad, housing
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