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BC is great if you are a specific kind of person:, someone who doesn't mind their work culture resembling an Irish-catholic family and/or catholic church. Networking is difficult unless you fit a very specific profile - one of the "cool kids" from high school. I received the impression that most of the administrators don't want to address or talk about anything unpleasant, especially if it means implementing systemic change to the work culture and environment. There's community in some pockets of the school and within smaller groups of employees, but the larger University is absent of welcoming and inclusive culture. BC has many old-school, draconian, traditional views on work and work culture and is slow to change. I've worked for a few different colleges/universities in the area, and this is by far the most conservative.

Moreover, the faculty/staff is not the most diverse. While the University (sometimes) shows they are willing to try to recruit more diverse talent, there's no structure or programs in place to make the space more inclusive in order to retain these folks. It is a school built and designed for white men; and that culture, while it is slowly changing, can be largely felt across the institution. 

Finally, don't expect upward mobility by working hard in your position. You'll need to apply for another opening somewhere within the University or leave if you want career growth. HR has said directly that they do not expand roles for individual employees. The message often conveyed is "if you want to move up, go somewhere else and come back," which I found to be an incredibly discouraging message to send to people -- especially if you want to retain great talent. 

I wouldn't be anyone I actually like if it weren't for working at BC. My time here has been absolutely amazing and am afraid of moving on to anywhere else because it is that good. I often relate it to having golden handcuffs. Golden being a metaphor for general happiness instead of wealth. While I do think many of their employees should be getting paid more, BC makes up for it by giving some of the best benefits and work/life balance I've ever seen and have ever heard of. Having said that...even though they have an amazing work life balance they are lacking by giving truly flexible time (the option to be able to work from home). Things can some times move at a snails pace here, but, it's a sigh of relief away from the pointless hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. It's hard, if not nearly impossible to move up at BC. But, I do think you'll be very happy and comfortable here. I would recommend this company for people who are looking to retire or who just want a very comfortable environment without being afraid of when the next lay-off is going to come. Expect your ideas to be heard but not utilized, for BC is an institution founded by a religion that doesn't easily break new ground or change their mindset, so to try to do anything even slightly different than what has always been done doesn't come easy. Don't expect to get paid a lot but expect to be generally happy while working here.

Working as an undergraduate research assistant at Boston College has been an incredibly rewarding experience. From the moment I stepped into the lab, I felt like an integral part of a dynamic research community, supported by passionate mentors and surrounded by like-minded peers.

One of the most exciting aspects of being a research assistant here is the opportunity to engage directly with cutting-edge research projects. Whether it's conducting experiments, analyzing data, or collaborating with faculty members, every day presents new challenges and learning opportunities. The hands-on experience I've gained has not only deepened my understanding of my field but also equipped me with invaluable skills that will serve me well in my future endeavors.

Moreover, the supportive and collaborative environment fostered by Boston College has allowed me to form meaningful connections with fellow students and faculty members. The sense of camaraderie and shared dedication to advancing knowledge has made my time as a research assistant truly enjoyable and fulfilling.

Overall, my experience as an undergraduate research assistant at Boston College has been nothing short of transformative. It has provided me with the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, develop essential skills, and form lasting relationships within a vibrant academic community. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such an enriching experience.

Boston College is a great university. Students who come here have a first class educational experience that looks at the whole person. The Jesuit ethos is strong and encourages a lot of the right things. 

As an employer, BC is slightly more mixed but has many strengths. It pays fairly and offers extremely good benefits. Thus far, it has done an incredible job at maintaining job security in spite of many challenges. I feel it provides employees at all levels with the opportunity to better themselves, and offers even lower paid employees the opportunity to access higher education benefits for themselves and their children.

The leadership of the university and many departments lean toward being very conservative. The Catholic nature of the university can make women and LGBT  employees feel less empowered or even accepted (in the case of LGBT people). And it can tend to be very conservative when it comes to flexibility and innovative work practices. 

Overall I would strongly recommend Boston College as a very good employer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There's three best parts...
You get to enroll in classes after your first year. 
Your children can enroll for free after your 30 month anniversary.
Working third shift is great! Because it takes half the time to get to and from work. (Traffic wise)

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
If you manage your time according to your scheduled cleaning activities there is not much stress. If you don't, you will be pulling your hair out. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Being a Catholic College, the atmosphere is very uplifting! And there's not many places in the campus where you don't feel the spirit of God! 
The atmosphere is inviting, just like Jesus would expect it to be!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
How to say everyday is different. But if you've ever worked in a college atmosphere it's pretty much the same. Lot of sanitation, lot of cleaning, lot of trash pick up. As far as stripping and waxing and floors, polishing Stone floors, deep cleaning bathrooms, carpet cleaning, and any other highly labor intensive cleaning is handled by another part of support staff ,called project work.

If you want to get a degree for basically free, working here is a good option.
Campus is very pretty, not very accessible.
Lack of LGBTQ+ visibility and minimal work is being done to address issues. This is frustrating though not wholly unexpected. 
It’s a primarily white institution that gives lip service at best to diversity and inclusion, but does not invest in building long term capacity and support systems for diverse needs (for staff or students).
Compensation is low compared to peer institutions in Boston. Especially with increasing cost of living, pay is not keeping up.
Management is resistant to progress and changes that would improve the experience of staff and students.
Professional advancement is difficult if not impossible; advice was to get another degree to get a higher salary, apply elsewhere within the university, wait for someone to leave, or leave altogether if you want to grow.
Find allies amongst colleagues.
Work from home policies are difficult to pin down, and depend on which office you work in, and manager beliefs about productivity.

Boston College is a wonderful place to work. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution, they really care about their employees and you can feel it: Personal and professional development programs are robust, as are health promotion opportunities. Benefits overall are great—medical, dental, vision, FSA, tuition remission for BC programs. 401k doesn't kick in for a year, but the employer contribution is 8%, and 10% after 9 years of service. Generous holidays and vacation days. Culture is supportive and really leans into the whole "care of the whole person" thing for not only students, but faculty & staff as well. Some bureaucracy/office politics, but that will be found at any institution of this size.

The only real downsides are the salaries, which are definitely lower than what you'd find at some other Boston-area universities, and to some extent, the upper-level management/administration, which can be somewhat conservative and resistant to student, faculty, and staff input.

Overall, excellent employer and university!

I have been working as a part-time office assistant in facilities department for over a year now. 

My responsibilities are typical office duties such as answering calls, entering data and organizing documents, in addition to working with maintenance technicians to whom I assign suitable tasks.

Working here, I learned the weight of my actions and consequences as one mistake can waste a lot of time and resources not to mention the suffering of the people who need help.

As the position is provided for students, the manager of the office and co-workers are very understanding of students' schedule during exams. They will accomodate students' academic schedule as much as possible.

It can be quite difficult during certain seasons due to frequent occurrences of specific problem such as leak or heating. It is normal to have multiple phone calls incoming every 3 minutes. However, on easier days, things are reasonably laid back and comfortable.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing better ! Because u pay for Union ! But when you have problems with your managers even unions can’t defend you! For example, my doctor sent a letter to let my managers know that I can’t work Night Shift because of my hight pressure blood ! They refused Doctor’s derogation and they fired me! Even Union member delegation was at their side ! Union never defending me ! They said I should stay in Night Shift position if not they gonna fire me and they did it !!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managers are so rude and don’t care about your medical issues ! It was stressful for me !!!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s multicultural place ! That’s the advantage of the place ! Like a metropolitan place !!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Holidays are so wonderful days! Especially thanks giving day !!!

Daily-
Answer up to 3 phone lines.
Manage time off calendar– vacation, sick, etc.
Manage Supervisor's calendar – daily
Setting up of appointments, travel and conferences for UAIS and G&R
Ordering supplies
Back up for MillHelp – phone and email
Intranet updates, postings, editing and attachments
Check mailbox daily
Weekly-
Tuesday and Thursday – Paciolan Report
Prepare spreadsheets for team to review projects from the previous week
Reconcile P-Card charges
Monthly-
Monthly Reports due on Monday after 5th of each month
Demographic reports – run and then post on the Intranet on, or as close to, the 1st and 15th of each month
Post management reports on Intranet
Misc.-
Help with check prep when needed
Help with records updating as needed
Submit travel and purchase invoices as needed
Watch reception desk – meet and greet visitors and vendors, answer main phone line

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