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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

CofC is a great place to start your career in IT as it provides ample opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment with flexibility to perform tasks in creative ways.  The issues start to arise when turnover affects your ability to do your job.

Over the course of working in CofC IT for 5 years with a great group of individuals, the department downsized (for various reasons.)  At the same time other support departments are running into the same issue.  Over the next year, few of the positions have been filled, and if filled quickly leave as the pay vs assigned work is not up to the area's cost of living.   Necessary maintenance isn't being completed, and the workload has become crushing.  Tasks/Maintenance that should be completed in days can take months and has become a running joke about "State College efficiency."

Leadership seems more inclined to waste money in knee-jerk reaction fixes with expensive contractors, or signing heavily padded multi-year agreements with contractors that could be done for a fraction in-house. 
 Then employees are offered digital wellness meetings and other small incentives due to low morale/high stress, instead of looking at the root cause by planning/budgeting more effectively which in turn allows adequate staffing that will support the Campus.

This is one of the only on-campus jobs you can get without being low-income. It's not very fun to call people and ask them for money but it's pretty easy. The pay is pretty solid for how easy the work is and the managers don't expect much from you. My manager, Kelly, was a very tough manager but she was very understanding and kind under her hard exterior. I'm not sure who is the manager now but I'd work here again if I were in college. 

If you get sick or have schoolwork and can't come in to work, you can call out as many times as you need to. I started as a regular caller and did well so I was moved into a supervisor position. I didn't do well as a supervisor who worked to get "in kind donations" from local places so they made me a training supervisor instead. I did well in this role. 

They understand that you're a student first and a call center representative second. Nowhere else on campus cares like that. I enjoyed all 4 years working here and I'd certainly do it again.

I even had an issue over about 2 months where I had a bad interaction with a medicine. I kept having to call in every single shift. They just understood and made sure I was alright. 

If you go to College of Charleston and don't qualify for one of the "work study" jobs, this is the place for you!

College of Charleston will always be a special place to me.  As a former student, I always longed to work there.  When I received my job offer, I could not have been more excited-this was my DREAM job.  But after moving and settling in, the atmosphere at the school was NOT what I expected, especially in the office in which I worked.  I have never seen so much gossip, back-stabbing, childish, and hostile behavior in my whole wok experience.  And the sad part is most of it was from the supervisor!  He/She set the tone for every day in the office.  It was not a good working environment, and I would not want anyone to have to experience what I did during my time there.    Another issue working at the College is you have to pay for parking if you drive to campus.  Of course being in Downtown, there is limited parking so the school owns  several parking spaces/garages that you can purchase a space.  The area does have a bus system that is free to employees but the drive is horrible no matter which way you come in.  It can easily take an hour to an hour and half to get to and from work.

Working at the College of Charleston has been an outstanding experience. The institution fosters a professional, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where employees truly feel that their work supports student success and the broader Charleston community. Leadership is approachable, communication is clear, and there is a genuine culture of respect across departments. I especially appreciate the balance between independence and teamwork, which allows staff to take ownership of projects while still having strong support from colleagues and supervisors. The campus culture is welcoming, and there is a shared sense of pride in the college’s history, reputation, and commitment to excellence. Benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth are all strong positives. The organization values innovation while still respecting proven processes, which makes it a rewarding place to build a long-term career. Overall, I would highly recommend the College of Charleston to anyone seeking a stable, meaningful, and highly supportive workplace.

It's the background in working in the arts, you can't get any better experience in this industry than this particular Theatre. 

The theatre has history & experience, - and I say this lovingly- so does the management. You will be taught, and it will become part of your subconscious. Be a dry sponge to this liquid education.

Coworkers will come from all different places,  some you will like, some you will love, and some not so much. Such is life.

While fun is on the menu all the time, safety is always FIRST, it's a VITAL part of the job. If you slack off on the job, someone will get hurt, be it physical, emotional, or reputational. If you have a weak stomach for a strong work ethic, this industry may not be for you.

Like a museum wall, you're not there to be seen, but you're there to make sure the awe inspiring magic can be. If you feel the need to be seen, don't go work FOR a theatre, go perform IN one.

All in all, despite the mylar, glitter, and gaff tape stuck to itself... if I could go back to working there, I absolutely would in a heartbeat, you wouldn't have to ask me twice.

The College of Charleston is centrally located in downtown Charleston, During the school semester the campus is active to its full capacity. All classrooms, historical buildings, houses and dormitory facilities are utilized throughout. There are all sorts of HVAC equipment ranging in size from residential to commercial/industrial that I service, repair/replace throughout the entire campus witch allows me to improve and broaden my skills as an HVAC Technician. The college also utilizes buildings such as the arena and theaters all throughout the year so there is always an event on campus, Poor management of the Physical Plant is what contributes to making the job hard and the most enjoyable part of College of Charleston is the lively atmosphere.

I enjoyed the time I spent working at the LGC. The only reason I left the position was to accept a full-time position WITH health benefits. With all the budget cuts in public education-- it was difficult to stay on without benefits. It took 6 months alone just to get a pay raise of a few more dollars an hour. And even then-- it had to be fought for. There are also a lot of rules / regulations / "red tape" as I call it in the higher education field. You always have to have a dozen people review something before it can be implemented. This position would be frustrating for a creative/ innovative person looking to make changes quickly. Overall, fantastic place to work. Loved all my coworkers and the camaraderie we shared.

Truly the most fulfilling  job I’ve ever had. Being surrounded by fellow Peer educators was inspiring, uplifting, and comforting. The workplace environment was always welcoming, my supervisors were supportive, open-minded, accommodating to the individual needs of everyone, and the epitome of strong, driven women. Having the opportunity to lead seminars and guide freshman in their new journey in higher education gave me so much gratification in having the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of the 150+ students I oversaw in my time with the Center For Excellence in Peer Education. This job was absolutely vital in my development as an adult and helped reveal to myself my love of teaching.

I great enjoyed my time at the College of Charleston. Interacting with the students on a daily basis and working in an environment as beautiful as the College of Charleston's campus was a tremendous experience. That job involved working with numbers quite a bit, which is an area of expertise for me and something that I greatly enjoy. The inclusion felt working in a campus community was also a positive, energizing experience. My only concern was based on the management I experienced there. I felt that as time evolved, I wasn't given an opportunity to showcase my full spectrum of skills or to try and add responsibilities onto my daily activities to prove what I was capable of and to move vertically within the organization. With that said, I still felt it was a great experience and one that I've always been appreciative of.

The College is growing in reputation, and a generally nice place to work. As a SC state agency, it is limited in budget and administrative flexibility, so salaries are not competitive for many positions, and opportunities for promotion are also limited.  That said, the campus and Charleston are beautiful, and there are lots of opportunities for food, arts, and education on-campus and nearby. I generally don't pressured to work overtime, and I know many employees that don't stress themselves too much at work. Benefits are good for permanent employees, but the College does rely heavily on temporary and adjunct employees because the state limits the number of permanent employees.

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