Just be an average employee - Staff Assistant Duke University Employee Review

4.0
7 Mar 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Health, dental, pension, 403(b), all the things. They give a small stipend for your child to go to any private college in the US.

Cons

If you are an excellent employee, you will be given the work of 2 people. It's called "getting Duked". If you're average to below average, you will be given a normal level of work. The raises are insulting considering how much money that place makes. A great employee makes 1% of a higher raise than an average employee. It's just not worth it. It's very hard/impossible to raise through the ranks unless your boss favors you and only you. You must apply for a new job within Duke. A lot of your work/life balance depends on your department and your manager(s). People have been fleeing recently for much higher paying jobs.

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5.0
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Pros

Great resources, support and alumni network

Cons

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4.0
4 June 2026
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Pros

This is a great experience and my team was excited to work with undergrads. I learned a lot and participated in stand up meetings.

Cons

It really varies based on your team and how much experience you are able to contribute. Sometimes the teams don't have a clear role for you or there's a lack of communication.

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