Beware - Anonymous employee JFK University Employee Review

1.0
6 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are few pros to John F. Kennedy University any more. The health benefits are good, but pricy and will cut deeply into your paycheck if you are carrying a family plan. Most of the the department heads are flexible, and most of the core staff and faculty are good people.

Cons

The President is horrible. His attitude towards staff is belittling. He cares little about the welfare of employees, and instead of trying to figure out away to bring in more students to increase revenue, his answer to the fiscal instability of the university is to lay people off. The work culture is becoming sad and empty, and the feeling of community is fading out. National University's business attitude has drained the spirit out of what was once a fun and lively place to work. The turn over rate is high. Because of the decreasing staff - due to layoffs or quits - the remaining staff are over worked and stressed. Compensation is on the low end, raises are slim. Another review boasted 5% raises. Those are not guaranteed. 3% is average if a raise is giving at all. The positive reviews posted here are a farce and sound like they were writing by the marketing team to bolster the rating average.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
17 July 2015
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Pros

I disagree with the views stated by some of the disgruntled employees. Dr. Powell was the first president in a very long time who took control and did the job of a president. He built community, he put the students and faculty first. He was fair to staff and encouraged growth and excellence. When he first came on board, not knowing the history, he was very closed and strict. But once he got to know us, and saw what our purpose in the community is he was fully on board. The problem for some is that he wants accountability and some could not deal with having to be accountable. He did a great job. He had integrity and purpose. He loved this university. It was not his fault JFKU became part of the National University System. The previous president did that. We are not owned by National University. I wish people would stop telling that lie. We are affiliated with the National University System. We may or may not agree with all of the decisions but we either roll with it or find a new job. Telling half-truths does not serve anyone. As far as the review about Dr. Powell eaves dropping on confidential conversations; I do not believe it. I have worked with him in a leadership capacity, as a staff member, and have attended meetings with him. He has never shown any dishonesty or manipulation. Maybe there was a justified reason this person was being scrutinized.

Cons

The career ladder should be extended to work within the affiliates.

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