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I've worked multiple positions at Broward College, and to put it bluntly, unless you're working as an adjunct or as a full-time position at the college, there is no such thing as 'job advancement' in this company. Do not expect to be given a raise if you work part-time at this college as I have for the past 6 years (still have not even heard of a mention for a  bonus nor raise), and unless you have earned yourself a Master's degree, don't expect any type of promotion any time soon. The college has a really nice work environment, however, there Is a divide in social interaction between employees who work full-time and part-time, with most full-time employees looking down upon part-time workers. Working with students is the best part of working at Broward College since you relate to the student's issues if you have or currently are a student and it's always nice to see their expressions after having solved an issue for them. 

Having worked in three different departments, each one has it's own plethora of issues, but do not expect to last long in the company if you start complaining about a department's issues since if you are a part-time worker, that means you are also "expendable" and "there are many other people looking to take your position". I will say that the college tries to be flexible at what hours you can work throughout the days in the week and that if you ever need to take a day off there will be no issue as long as you talk to your manager beforehand (not like there is reason to take days off since part-time positions don't have PTO). The college follows the Broward county school calendar which means any days when schools are closed, Broward college will be closed, so there are many days where you don't work in the year. Finally, all part-time employees (in my department that is) are mandatorily enrolled in a 401(A) program and are not even told about this until you speak to upper management directly about it (and that's even if you noticed it on your paystubs). 

In summary, if you're looking for work experience, need money badly, or really enjoy working with students, then I can see a reason to work for Broward College, otherwise, you're better off looking for a better university to work at (like Miami-Dade College, FIU, or FAU for example).

It is a privilege to help and work with Veterans while they are achieving their educational goals.  The College is designated a Military Friendly institution and offers a variety of programs to Veterans, in-service personnel, and to dependents of deceased or disabled Veterans.

Quality and Affordability - Voted a military friendly institution by G.I. Jobs, Broward College is committed to enabling members of our armed forces to earn a quality education affordably.
Easy to Enroll - In our partnership with the Department of Defense and as a SOC member, the college makes it easy for you to enroll in college programs by simplifying credit transfers, avoiding duplication coursework, and reducing residency requirements.
Online Degree Programs - BC offers over 20 blended online degree programs (combined classroom and online) or a traditional classroom if you are in the ROTC program. 
This is an ideal way to get the credentials desired to fulfill your educational goals at a pace that fits one's busy schedule.
Credentials - The College is a member of the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and holds a Memorandum of Understanding with Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) as an external degree partner.
In-State Tuition - Broward College provides in-state tuition for active duty students in all branches of service.

Pros:

- 27.5 Hours a week are stable and guaranteed.
- Monday - Friday work week with the weekends off.
- Holidays off including Spring break and Christmas break.
- Staff and Faculty are very friendly and professional.
- Job duties are simple but tasks and questions can be very broad.
- Parking is never an issue.
- Can slack off a bit and even eat at your office when quiet.
- Looks great on your resume.
- Great way to get Office, Customer Service, etc experience. 
- Company hosts fun events for staff and faculty.
- May qualify for discounted courses.

Cons:

- Extremely difficult to get a job here, even for Part-Time positions.
- Getting a Full-Time position is near impossible.
- Pay is very lackluster compared to average of Admin Assistant.
- Communication can use some work here.

Conclusion:

This is an amazing job to have while going to college because the benefits associated with it outshine what most low-wage jobs even offer. It is very difficult to get hired here since it took me nearly 2.5 years to finally get hired here after countless of applications submitted.

I have been here for 2 months and I can say I enjoy it very much. Though I don't plan to be here for much longer since I graduated with my degree in Finance and now seeking full-time employment. For all young college students out there, if you get a job like this, hang on to it for as long as you can because its hard to find anything better.

4/5 would recommend.

The students are amazing and you will feel like you are making a difference.  Benefits are great. Most employees get 2 weeks of for christmas and one week off for Spring break.  Vacation and sick time is generous.  However, the Associate Dean position at the college is the worst job.  You are expected to work all hours of the day, night and weekend to accomplish goals set by higher ups. You will most likely have to work during Christmas break at some point.  You have to deal with pressure from leadership and staff.  Staff are not held accountable for anything and run that college.  However, as an Associate Dean you are expected to get them to produce. If you hurt anyone's feelings then you can be terminated. Noone has to give you a reason to fire you because Administrators are on yearly contracts, so they can be fired at whim.  It is a toxic environment for leadership, even though no one will admit it.  For leaders on contracts - it is a culture of fear.  You can't be honest or you risk losing your job.  Every year in March before Spring break, the entire college waits to see who is fired next.  If you are PTS staff you are good. You have a job for life unless you do something egregious.  For anyone considering an administrator role - run.  The pay is not worth it.

My typical lecture engages students in a myriad of subjects within the field of psychology.  

Teaching can and is bidirectional.  

I have learned from my students as well as teaching them the fundamentals of basic psychology.

I learned that engaging my audience, one must consistently and methodologically attend to each person, even in a large classroom setting.  

This means balancing out relevent questions while balancing the general knowledge of the classroom.  

I have enjoyed the multicultural aspect of the management at this setting.

The most challenging part of this position was getting hired the day prior and having the responsibility to students to create syllabi and presentations and reading the required textbook to freshen up on what I was about to lecture. 

The most enjoyable part of this job, like therapy, is knowing when a difference is made and a student actually learns from my lectures.  I have been personally moved when students have taken the time out to thank me and explained that psychology was broken down to be understandable in what can be abstract and sometimes complex to undergraduate students.

A typical day at work as a substitute teacher at any given school involves checking-in with the substitute coordinator regarding the available position. Afterwards, check the teacher's mailbox to see if (s)he left the lesson plan or pick-up any materials that need to be distributed to the students. Immediately, walk to the teacher's class to evaluate the daily lesson plan, get familiarize with subject area and acquaint myself with the neighboring teachers. When it is time for the students to enter the classroom, I open the class with a brief but firm introduction of what I expect of them and lesson for the day. Throughout the day, I keep a note of the various class behavior, issues that occurred, if it was resolved, the solution and where to find the assignments.
Being a substitute teacher requires for an individual to be assertive, well versed, open minded, and a quick thinker. Since most of the students one encounters and not be familiar with their background, you are limited in making a continuous impression in their educational life. Therefore, the short moment you spend with them should be memorable . The hardest part about this particular job is the random position.

1) A typical day would consist of engaging, assisting and informing students opportunities around the college.
2) I learned to how to be a professional and a representative of the institution in which will help with conducting productively and responsibly in the work place.
3) Management was very helpful in guiding us to become young adults and teaching us the proper ways to work in a professional setting while still enjoying what we do everyday with the "FISH Philosophy".
4) Coworkers were exceptional to work with and have become very close friends due to the bonds that are created through a teamwork environment.
5) The hardest part of the job is to consistently remain positive even when things don't work out as planned, that is also important because it helps us smile and address individuals with the best customer service once they walk through the doors.
6) The most enjoyable part about the job is the environment you arrive to everyday; friendly faces, teamwork excises and overall a fun and productive work environment.

Teaching in higher education, used to be the quintessential middle-class job. Now budget cuts and the maintenance of privileges for a few have picked teachers/professors as the stretching point in the budgets. SACS and other governmental institutions have turned a blind eye, and become accomplices by not stressing the rule of full-time to part-time propper ratios. There are no advancement possibilities since the ration of part-time instructors to full-time instructors is 8 to 2. Very highly trained individuals who love teaching, unfortunately, have to leave. Abuses are in order, and politicians are in the mix by outlawing unions. In short. Teaching is a thankless job, teachers are despised by management and the government when up to 20% yearly salary increases are dedicated to management, while teaching salaries have been the same for 15 years. Examples are Dean, Assistant Dean, and Assistant to the Assistant Dean. Nothing for those fighting in the trenches.Total no respect.

Daily tasks on the job include checking in and monitoring students to ensure safety, keeping the facility clean, and completing necessary paperwork. I learned more about fitness equipment and work outs while working here. Management is overall above average but sometimes too lax in important areas while more strict with issues of lesser importance in my opinion. Excluding a few people, my co-workers at the Wellness Center unfortunately had many disagreements and trouble working together as a team. I value the importance of teamwork and would consider this conflict one of the most difficult parts of the job. I found myself putting more effort than should have been necessary into playing the role of the peacekeeper. The most enjoyable part of my job was being able to help people the best I could to achieve their goals while watching them improve and succeed.

A typical day; I love the mornings. You will find me actively communicating with the professors, seeking to find out what are their plans for the week, meeting with my supervisor(s) to discuss the needs of the organization. I learned that time management is a precedence in getting things done while increasing your focus, which improves your productivity.
I believe with any job there are easy and difficult parts. To me the hardest part of a job is the beginning; not knowing what to expect and how a company actually flows until you get your feet into the door. However as time goes on, I realize that it's just a matter of facing something new and enjoying the process. 
The most enjoyable part of my job is meeting people, so many different personalities. Some may be more challenging than others,but nonetheless it is a rewarding experience. It teaches me patience and understanding, which has been a valuable asset to me, in trying to attain the needs of everyone.

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