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A mixed bag - Staff Assistant Utah State University Employee Review

3.0
Jun 18, 2024
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Pros

USU has been a decent place to work until recently. Overall, the people I work with are warm and helpful. Most staff positions are salaried and employment feels secure. The benefits are excellent.

Cons

The salaries are rather low, but are somewhat offset by good benefits that include a low-cost health insurance plan and a retirement plan. The biggest problem for me is the lack of support for diversity from the new administration. The Utah State Legislature passed some terrible laws in the last session and the consequences are now making their way down to the ground-level employees. The new administration is falling in line without a fight. When I realized the gravity of the situation, I began job hunting. I thankfully received a great offer and I am making arrangements now to move out of state, which is probably what the legislature wanted all along. Congratulations. You win! You'r'e one person closer to a 100% white and delightsome state. I would not recommend working here unless you look and act the part of an obedient member of the dominant culture.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Wfh Flexible hours You get to know professors better

Cons

You make minimum wage and don't build skills

3.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Academia is a more relaxed atmosphere than a for profit business. Most of the people I work with are very kind. And the summers are amazingly quiet.

Cons

The pay is very low. My position was just created and the base pay is $50k. However, the raises here only come if you leave your position and move to a different division within the university. It is commonly said that if you want a raise or a promotion you have to go somewhere else.

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