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The leadership of the center is abhorrent.  I've never worked for a place that had such terrible support for their employees.  While there I was bullied by my co-teacher and nothing was done due to favoritism.  The management never observed me personally and determined my review based upon the reports of my co-teacher who was miserable to work with.  It was made clear to me that I was not valued despite my strong work ethic and commitment to the programming.  I loved my work teaching the children and the families were wonderful.  I also enjoyed the atmosphere of the college community and would absolutely work for Bowdoin College again - just not for the children's center.  It is run terribly and several teachers report to the director like spies.  Not a team atmosphere or a place where learning and growth is supported.  If you want to know how not to be a center director, work with these people.  I'm very happy to now have a supportive team that stands for best practice in early education.  Leadership should empower people, not treat people with disdain.  People leave jobs because of poor management and the children's center revolving door of staff is proof of that.  I hope the college takes notice.

Bowdoin Dining is so short-staffed that new hires are going to be given vague titles and expected to perform many roles in many different locations. There are too many higher ups within the department, and not enough employees to perform essential tasks involved with food preparation and service. These essential positions are the lowest paid, unfortunately. The hierachy of positions promotes a negative atmosphere where many employees feel undervalued. Some of the highest paid positions are the least needed. They should consider 'leveling the playing field' as all positions, particularly the ones they can't fill, are respectable (not just the white collar/office positions). One specific Dining Manager at Smith Union made it clear he doesn't consider certain positions worth earning a livable wage - that mentality is outdated and doesn't belong at Bowdoin. The raises get smaller and smaller the longer you've been there.

I loved Bowdoin college in the beginning of my career! I was thinking it would be my final job. But there was zero room to move up. No room to be successful or encouragement to better or to help better people at the job or at the college. Much leader ship has change and the dynamic of the college and change to not benefits the department that I worked in. I feel that when you downgrade and punish people in disrespect them they will not perform to the fullest potential. That’s why I feel that job is not worth my time. I was there for 12 years it was never successful at anything at that job because of the company in the management around me.

The pay and community are excellent, but the IT Department and the college itself are a massive bureaucracy built to say no to the smallest ask. Innovation is frowned upon and it can take an act of congress to get basic office supplies. It’s a shame because that culture is reflected in just about everything from building maintenance to issuing needed computing equipment. Based on enrollment and endowment, I guess it works out, but not a very inspiring place to work.

A day at the track is fairly smooth, you learn something new daily in the indoor facility and you are always researching and coming across new stats. The hardest part of the job for myself was learning to recruit something that I learned to master. The most enjoyable part was actually coaching, teaching athletes something they will never forget.

Bowdoin is a great community. The benefits for all employees are among the best in the state. Dining Service jobs are not great when it comes to work-life balance, particularly at the end of the academic year and due to staffing shortages. Higher pay could make the non-management position more attractive.  Most of the members of management are good people and care for their staff. 

Bowdoin's credo of service to the "Common Good" is alive and well in all aspects of the community from the student experience to the commitment of faculty and staff. The intimacy of a community of fewer than 2000 students creates opportunity for direct impact in a diverse and thoughtful community.

Spot on stewardship of VIPs and donors in gracious surroundings. Helpful colleagues, supportive supervisors, venerable and deserved reputation.

That place is very disorganized, management pesters people who actually work lazy people are left alone. No communication between departments and especially in the housekeeping department. Head of housekeeping has no idea what she's doing she's never even cleaned professionally. Don't bother applying there.

Great quiet place to work independently on daily tasks. Kind co-workers! Worked here as a student but would gladly work here as an adult! There are a lot of different departments and the library is always looking for new ways/positions that will increase their marketability to students, so there is room for creativity and growth within your job.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Early childhood teacher 36 salaries reported	$16.93 per hour
Educator 6 salaries reported	$25.89 per hour
Snow shoveler 15 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Housekeeper 13 salaries reported	$16.77 per hour
Student advisor 12 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour

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