Do not waste your time! - Management Risepoint Employee Review

1.0
18 Dec 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Base salary is pretty decent. The office is centrally located downtown with a lot of amenities.

Cons

There is a serious lack of diversity with leadership. Minorities do not feel they have a chance at growing with the company because the only internal promotions employees see are those that fit a specific demographic. Over 60% of call center employees are minority which sends a bad message when the top of the organization is the complete opposite. Everyone sees the lack of diversity and knows it is an issue but upper management is unwilling to address. Not only is the lack of diversity an issue, inclusion is as well. At times, important key players are not brought to the table who should be involved when decisions are being made which creates serious a disconnect. There is a lack of value placed in non-sales roles. Do not expect to have a strategic voice here. You are told to execute what upper manager expects and work as administrators no matter how experienced or educated your background. There are inconsistencies with compensation when it comes to bonus pay and stock options. Again, those in certain roles and demographics mainly reap the benefit of additional compensation and stock options. Female employees, no matter the role or level in the company are often treated with great disrespect from male counterparts with no consequences. A lot of employees would agree that the company operates in the "good 'ol boy" system.

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Risepoint Response
11y
Academic Partnerships is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to hiring and retaining talent based on skills, potential, successful track record and cultural fit, irrespective of one's gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We take matters of equal opportunity very seriously and welcome a conversation about your concerns at your earliest convenience.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Having spent the past year at Risepoint, one of the things I appreciate most is that the organization genuinely values people. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives. The mission is important, but so is the recognition that the people advancing that mission matter too. For professionals passionate about education, workforce development, healthcare, and creating opportunities for others, Risepoint offers a chance to contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Cons

Amazing and inclusive workplace for all

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Risepoint Response
1w
Thank you for sharing such a warm reflection on your first year. It's genuinely encouraging to hear that collaboration, inclusion, and a sense of purpose have defined your experience so far. Those are the result of the people here showing up for each other every day, and you're a part of that. We're especially glad that our mission has resonated with you. Doing work that matters, alongside people who care about it, is something we think about a lot when it comes to the kind of environment we want to build and sustain. Knowing that balance, growth, and meaningful contribution are coming through in your day-to-day experience is exactly what we hope to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for the energy you bring to the team. We're grateful to have you at Risepoint and look forward to continuing to grow together.
2.0
24 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strategy at the surface looks great. The engine is interesting and effective, albeit the avenues of growth are quite limited—a great place to work on several interesting projects simultaneously.

Cons

Chaotic Decision-Making, No thoughts given by Exec Leadership to Change Management, Sequencing, and scaling things. Operations suffers from Poor Exec Leadership, a lack of thoughtful execution, and proper planning. Some parts of the organization are being run as a fiefdom. No processes and micro-management. No work-life balance.

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