academics Job Reviews
Women who work in academics departments have an overall job satisfaction level of 3.2, 65.5% of them believe there is gender equality in their firms, and make an average salary range of $25k-$50k.
January 1970
I am an undergrad working as a research assistant in engineering, and all my professors are really supportive and encouraging of me and the other female engineering students.
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$0-$25k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5Like most universities, flexibility depends on job responsibilities. -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
Firehead13
January 1970
The employee as well as their family receive free tuition at WCU.
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$100k-$150k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
anon3683
January 1970
Many employees are women with either extremely strong or weak personalities which at times has resulted in a tense working environment with work "bullies" and "victims".
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$25k-$50k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
$0-$10k
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
Maybe. It is more important to determine if they are able to do the job functions than the person's gender.
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)
January 1970
VCU is an excellent institution of higher learning, The Senior Level positions is where we need work, more women.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary (USD)
$0-$25k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)
Anonymous - 15467
January 1970
They take a genuine interest in who you are. Everyone is friendly and helpful in answering questions when you are a new employee. Fun place to work.
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$0-$25k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
-
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
hardworkingmama
January 1970
Education is a predominantly female field, with the exception of the highest leaders (superintendents, government level leaders) and as such I think the profession as a whole is treated with less respect and pay is also reflective of that. Within the environment, men and women are treated equally.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary (USD)
$25k-$50k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
$0-$10k
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
I have not yet taken maternity leave, but while I have 12 weeks that I can take and keep my position, I anticipate only being able to afford 4 weeks. Not only are we unpaid during our maternity leave, but we have to cover the cost of our insurance while we aren't working - having just added another dependent! -
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
No
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
The state of education in general needs major reform. We need a paradigm shift from the state level as well as the federal level, to make education more student focused - less testing based, and accountability should be appropriately redistributed and balanced. Districts then could have more freedom to focus on what really matters and I believe education would flourish. Until then,I'm not sure there's much my district could do that would make me more satisfied in my work.
anon3467
January 1970
Most of your coworkers will be women, but they do not go "above and beyond" for anyone. There is no daycare of any kind in the area.
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$25k-$50k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
Paternity leave is non-existent. Maternity leave is the standard 12 weeks unpaid FMLA. If you've earned enough paid leave, you may use that to continue receiving paychecks. -
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5It's a teaching job,so as with any job teaching, flexibility is naturally limited. -
Recommend to Women?
Maybe. It's a good place for beginning teachers, but there are no amenities in the area.
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve childcare amenities for non-native teachers.
anon3476
January 1970
They are great about offering classes to work around raising a family.
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$0-$25k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
I'm part time so I was not eligible for paid leave. -
Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my benefits (e.g. medical, maternity)
doodles
January 1970
Assistantship stipsends are low, vary a lot by department which can be frustrating
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary (USD)
$0-$25k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
Not eligible for bonus
-
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5 -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
anon3302
January 1970
Lots of work and usual red tape/politics, but very rewarding and challenging
Job Satisfaction Level
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Recent Salary (USD)
$50k-$80k
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Recent Bonus (USD)
$0-$10k
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Not for Pay, Evaluation and Reviews
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Flexibility of the employer
1 2 3 4 5My immediate administrator has been fantastic in regards to be flexible with my maternity leave, but I don't think it's reflective of the organization as a whole -
Recommend to Women?
Yes
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
