Great Place to Work - Program Manager UCLA Employee Review

4.0
Aug 22, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people who work at UCLA are very dedicated, driven, passionate and caring. They believe in what they're doing and the impact they're having on students, and care deeply about it. It's awesome to work someone with the clout, resources and name recognition. There is a ton of mentorship and opportunity for advancement here.

Cons

The policies can be very bureaucratic, and sometimes the rules and restrictions are hard to navigate around. You also aren't given a parking pass unless you have a certain employment status, and even then you have to pay for it.

Explore other reviews about UCLA

5.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and good work

Cons

No cons really. well compensated

1.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

A colleague was laid off today. She was with UCLA for 10+ years. She got a meeting invite with 10 minutes notice. Her Director read out a cold statement that her position was eliminated and handed her over to the HR. Her manager came running to her cubicle and told her she had 2 minutes to pack up and leave. He insisted that he accompanied her to her car. Many other colleagues had similar or worse experiences. All Managers and Directors and above saved their jobs. And they sacrificed many individual contributors.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All