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Staff Assistant - Staff Assistant Harvard University Employee Review

3.0
19 Sept 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are amazing and being able to take classes at the Harvard Extension School for virtually nothing was incredible. While at time challenging, being a Staff Assistant greatly prepares your for the working world.

Cons

There is a lot of bureaucracy and my office was very reluctant to making changes-- big or small--that would increase efficiency and improve the overall work environment. There was also a ton of staff turnover, especially amongst Staff Assistants, who in my office, usually worked harder than their managers (skipping lunch, staying late even when managers have left), despite being underpaid and valued.

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Pros

Learned a lot, was helpful

Cons

Low pay, but it was manageable

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