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4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,408 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

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51% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,408 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
Jun 12, 2008
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Pros

Columbia University is a diverse environment that stimulates learning, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment. As a support function, you're working behind the scenes to insure the professors and doctrs can concentrate on educating and changing the world. The benefits package is very extensive and Columbia subsidizes most of the cost. The greatest benefit is the ability to gain an Ivy League education at little to no cost to yourself.

Cons

There are times when Management is caught up in politics. Egos can be easily bruised, and it is wise to mind who you cross as that person will find a way to get back at you. People stay in their positions for years and feel a sense of entitlement. They withhold information because they think it will make them obsolete. It can be a long commute depending on where you live.

4.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It's a top research institution. You have access to some of the best minds out there. It's also conducive to interdisciplinary research. The location, just outside of NYC, is pretty great - it's perfect for city people (commute by bus) or country people (live in the boonies, commute by car).

Cons

Nobody tells anyone anything! There are few written guidelines and lots of ad hoc rules. Formal vacation days are a pretty new thing. Also, dealing with Columbia University itself can be a challenge.

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