finance assistant

clinical instructor

admission representative

administrative assistant

instructor

Bryan University

The FA department is having issues it seems to be trying to fix, but no matter. I left after 2 weeks. Terrible training, bad communication, overwhelming tasks, and broken systems. I've never left a job that fast. Was hoping to stay longer but it wasn't my own doing. I had no time, energy, or patience to try and learn about 8 weeks worth of info in just 1 week on my own. 

The training is BAD. When our trainer literally asked us what we thought could be improved in the training session, I suggested methods that could actually help new hires since we really weren't learning much of anything about the role and others in my class agreed, but the trainer had the nerve to get an attitude with me and single me out for suggesting it. Training, which was only 1 week, was mostly spent trying to deal with their scattered systems instead of teaching typical job handling protocol. We would sit for over an hour just trying to log everyone in to one of their dozens of useless accounts/systems. Then we'd watch the trainer read from her notes while NOT presenting/sharing any kind of PowerPoint presentation. It was just us, watching her read off her screen and rarely giving scheduled breaks in a 9 hr. day. She even told us to go over information while off the clock since we don't have any time in training! Ridiculous! I'm not doing anything that doesn't pay me and it is YOUR job to train people!

Their system methods are scattered and broken. I've never experienced so much overwhelming work just trying to locate a single document or make notations. You have to go to like 5 different places to do 1 task. They say they're trying to fix it, but who's going to be around long enough to see it? Overall, my team and manager seemed like great people, but unfortunately there were just too many issues for my personal working style. Getting a competent trainer would be the first step to improving things.

This is probably the worst example of management you can find out there today. This is a mom and pop college that acts exactly what you would expect with a mom and pops, lots of politics and zero respect to those outside the circle. 

They will lie with a smile, they said they would have 401k for regular employees for years, to this day nothing. However, guess what? Execs are getting these perks while the little guys get nothing. Like I said, they are undoubtedly the most dishonest place I have ever experienced and had no second thoughts leaving with my reputation still in tact. 

Co-workers are great, but again zero trust exists here. One day they tell you everything is good the next they are 'laying off' all over the place with lame excuses and zero transparency. 

Bad pay to boot for all this. If you need a job they work out. If you want a career and truly make a difference this is not the place for you. They will hire the most incompetent people you can imagine over internal promotion. To date they have made zero management changes yet wonder why they do so poorly.

If it took more than a social and body to get Federal Aid these guys would be out of business as they sell a service/product that is just below standard in every way. No one would spend their own cash on this place, trust me.

These guys claim growth, but closing down one campus and moving it does not = growth. Again, these guys are either incompetent or just liars, you have to be the judge. I think a little of both personally.

Bryan University has a wonderful and supportive work environment except for Admissions. Admissions can be a very "what have you done for me lately" kind of position. It tends to be a revolving door there but it pays 50,000 per year. I've never worked for a more fun and supportive place though and highly recommend it. I enjoyed being able to goof around but also get all my tasks done and work hard all in the same day. Most of the managers are kind and everyone will stop to greet you. There are routine monthly company meetings where everyone feels involved and encouraged. The company is a strong promoter of health and wellness and offer health and nutrition apps that pay you for working out or doing the right thing with your health. There is also two gyms too. The building is near ASU main so there is a lot nearby. I didn't feel like there was anywhere to move up though since it's a small school. People were laid off a lot when census was low.

The idea of the job is really nice (speaking with potential students, trying to motivate them in the direction of higher education) however the structure of your actual responsibilities can be extremely stressful and daunting wondering when your time is up because you cant meet enrollment numbers. Responsibilities of the enrollment agent are way too much and should be distributed amongst other roles within the company. The target is always moving on what they would like to be your personal contribution/metrics and I would say the leads aren't the best to account for it. The pay is fairly decent for a work from home job. Benefits are subpar and a tad expensive. Schedule is decent and work-life balance is always encouraged. I was lucky to have an amazing manager, but I know that's not always the case here.

This used to be a great place to work with a positive and supportive team environment. However, a recent change in management significantly impacted morale and team dynamics. The new manager did not show interest in hearing employee concerns and seemed intent on replacing the existing team rather than supporting and developing it. Communication was often rude and unprofessional, which created a toxic and demotivating atmosphere. Unfortunately, as a result, several team members were either let go or chose to leave due to the manager’s behavior and leadership style. It was disappointing to see such a positive work culture deteriorate so quickly.
It could still be a good place to work if you’re lucky and get assigned to a different team.

Innovative, creative, fast-paced environment. Supportive team and respectful management. Co-workers are funny, smart, caring. Really a great place to work. Drawbacks: Young company with some growing pains. Benefits: Diverse staff, growth opportunities, plenty of exciting things always going on (from celebrating birthdays, enjoying a departmental lunch, participating in chili cookoff, or taking wellness walks along Tempe Town lake). Excellent location--close to downtown Tempe (but without the parking headaches) and alongside Papago Park. Deli/restaurant and free fitness facility on site. Loved the convenience! Bryan University is very focused on maintaining a healthy and supportive workplace--the kind of place you  look forward to returning to every day.

I have never not enjoyed working at a job so much. They trick you in the beginning making it seem as if this is one of the top places to work. It is horrible being a FA advisor. There are so many tasks to complete at once you are constantly stressed. Training was horrible, you literally had to learn as you go and the second you make a mistake leads and supervisors make it seem like it’s the end of the world. You are micromanaged and you have to meet weekly numbers in Financial Aid, I have been in financial aid a long time and have never had to meet a certain percentage per week. Please do yourself a favor and stay away.

First of all the have some incompetent supervisors, managers and directors. Most of them are under qualified and not fit to lead in some departments. It's difficult to convince employers for a job with this college on your resume. They don't act like a university. They have favorites who are not even qualified to work there. Keep off unless you don't have any job. You won't miss anything. It's not an ideal corporate. 

Warning to future employee. The enrollment leadership team treat employees very poor. Often times they will pull you into their office and scold you and make you feel like you are worthless. Its a leadership team that try's to motivate people by holding your job over your head. In the year I was there is was not uncommon for new hires to just disappear after a few weeks or months. Some people just stop showing up to work.

I think that the overall vision of the leaders for the school is altruistic and not entirely about making money, but the execution of middle management is a bit erratic. They want to challenge the boundaries of traditional education but try to reinvent the wheel all too often which is chaotic for students. 

Everyone who works there is genuinely friendly and helps everyone else to succeed.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Finance assistant 6 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Clinical instructor 7 salaries reported	$44.29 per hour
Admission representative 2 salaries reported	$24.03 per hour
Administrative assistant 4 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Instructor 1 salary reported	$42.00 per hour

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