Great atmosphere and flexibility for uncompetitive wages - System Administrator Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Mar 21, 2022
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Pros

Flexibility No on-call Great atmosphere on campus

Cons

Uncompetitive Wages Very small raises (personally earned less than a 5% raise total in the past 3 years while receiving perfect reviews) Little to no career growth Faculty are held in a much higher respect than staff, so staff often "take hits" to make faculty happy.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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