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I served as a Communications Officer for several years.  I was a per diem employee and was paid considerably less than full time employees working the exact same shifts.  I did not rate holiday pay as a per diem employee, yet full-time employees received triple pay on holidays.  As a Public Safety Department employee, I expected the emphasis to be on good order and discipline.  Instead, everything seemed to revolve around "letting the kids be kids" and not upsetting them or their parents (especially if they were also alumni).  The university places a heavy emphasis on attracting alumni contributions to fund a multitude of projects.  As such, partying gets completely out of control but little is every heard of off campus.  Its the university mentality and the unfair, disproportionate compensation that made working there miserable.

I spend a typical day answering reference questions from several different contact avenues.  I also help answer directional questions and assist in circulation desk duties, while also supervising the circulation desk students. I have learned greater multitasking skills, as well as the intricacies of reference researching.  The management here is spectacular and makes certain that you are well trained and not overworked. My co-workers are exceptionally nice.  The hardest part of the job is when we have high demand for an item and are unable to get them the item right away. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting to interact with people and help them find items. When we get unexpected requests, I get to learn something new each time, and I really enjoy that.

I felt very isolated at times and out of place. They practice diversity which is awesome but also disregard or disvalue the non-diverse people. I watched as women would move up the ladder rather quickly for just being diverse or pushy.To only see other hard working women who have been there many years get overlooked and were underpaid. It was quite sad. They want equality so bad; however, they do not practice it.  

My job there was as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant. This job was based around a tuition wave that I received for my education towards my Masters Degree in Chemistry. Where I can't speak much on the traditional benefits of the job such as healthcare, I can say that the institution strives to mold their students into intellectuals able to contribute to their future field of study. Apart from what i gained from my classes, I've personally learned how to communicate IMMENSELY better than before attending Bucknell University. This was in part from my job (Lab TA) and my research that I was part of for the 2 years I was there. Although intense and at times, overwhelming, both the work and education facets of the MS program taught me time management like few other jobs could have.

Working as a Teaching Assistant provides one with constant interaction with the professor and allows for reviewing the things learned during the courses that were taken beforehand. 
Teaching assistant workplace is very relaxing as there is no pressure from the professor. You are allowed to use any methods that you feel applicable to accomplishing the objectives. 
Hardest part of the job is to manage time to do all the grading and help students with their inquiries. 
On the other hand the thing I most enjoyed about being a Teaching Assistant is that you get to revisit all the material of the course and experience in from a different perspective.

In addition to a variety of projects and enhancements to the professor's work-flow, it was a true added bonus to learn from him on a one-one basis about the problems facing education today, early childhood development, etc. It was akin to taking college level courses (grad and undergrad) where you were the only student and interacted/engaged directly with the instructor each session. It was an element I did not expect when I first took the position but it proved to be both enlightening and extremely rewarding.

The university itself is located in picturesque downtown Lewisburg, PA. All the staff and faculty I interacted with were extremely friendly and personable.

Working as a lifeguard at Bucknell University was an incredibly rewarding experience. Being entrusted with the safety of students and visitors at the university's pool was a responsibility I took very seriously. Whether it was ensuring proper pool etiquette, conducting swim tests, or responding swiftly to any emergencies, every day presented new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact. The supportive environment and strong sense of teamwork among the lifeguarding staff made it a truly enjoyable job. Overall, my time as a lifeguard at Bucknell University was not just about maintaining safety but also fostering a sense of community and well-being among those enjoying the pool facilities.

While employed at Bucknell University, a typical day at work was fun. I learned a lot about how important people skills are to have and I grew in them as well as problem solving skills. Management for me was great, along with the culture. The hardest part of the job was keeping everything under control when we got busy with customers, however I believe I always did a great job. The most enjoyable part of the job was working at a fast pace. I enjoyed the fast pace and hope to obtain a job in the Forestry field that is also either fast pace or makes me feel like I accomplished something in each work day.

Probably the best overall culture I found in all the higher education institutions that I attended and worked at.
The department chair was very supportive, and helpful when necessary.  Fellow faculty members were all very competent in their own fields, and always open to collaboration.
Students were bright, engaged, and, for the most part, very hard working.

Too much investment in top personnel, none or little investment in those that carry out the everyday work of the university. Employees not valued and are told they are expendable. Wasted opportunities and money on cosmetic infrastructure rather than real, lasting solutions - particularly software solutions. Dysfunctional environment. People working toward their own best interest rather than the mission of the University. Money is power in this environment.

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