professor

administrative business partner

director

athletic director

adjunct professor

California Baptist University

Even though my only experience has been as a student worker, I can confidently ascertain that CBU is an excellent place to work. Management within my specific department was incredibly supportive and treated me (and all other part-time student workers) with the same respect that they would give to full-time staff members. The culture is great and it is very easy to see the fruits of your labor. With some effort, it is easy to form relationships with people from other departments, which makes working with the University all the more fulfilling.

One of the only cons I can think of is that some processes can be slowed down or greatly inhibited by the multitude of reporting relationships that exist campus-wide. Organizational structure is very hierarchical and the bureaucratic nature of some interdepartmental relations can be irritating, especially when it prevents you from doing your job most effectively.

I am a voluntary research assistant so the people I work with change with each project. The researcher leader, the professor, is a kind and intelligent person. A typical day of work is really just gathering and compiling articles and collecting data and analyzing that data with the group. My co-workers are also voluntary research assistants, so you have to learn to get along with them if you don't know them. However, most of the students are kind and dedicated so cooperation isn't hard. The hardest part of the job is getting the sample. With no sample, we have no data which means the project is in danger of dying or being delayed. The most enjoyable part of the job for me is actually doing the research. The topic we're currently doing is very interesting so learning about it and working with my group always makes me smile. From working with these groups of people, I've learned that you have to be in good communication with each other and to share what you've learned for the sake of the project.

A typical day as a notetaker involves attending classes out of your comfort zone, sometimes that have nothing to do with your major. Attending these classes involves handwriting or typing notes for students with disabilities, followed by making copies or emailing the notes directly to the students and to the Disability Services of CBU. 

I learned a lot from this job, from the academic material to learning how to be patient and staying attentive, two important traits to be a great notetaker. The hardest part of the job is when professors do not really display notes in class or are scheming through presentation slides, making it hard for a notetaker to figure out what notes to take. 

The most enjoyable part of this job is the fact that you are learning new information for free, while contributing to the academic success of fellow students. It's rewarding for me to feel that I have been of service to other people.

I utilized software programs such as AutoCAD for detail drawings and Sap2000 for load and deflection analysis. My responsibilities also included managing a team of 8 students, organizing weekly meetings and facilitating team communication.

It was hard at the beginning to get my fellow student involved in the project. But when I managed to identify their interests and showed them how their interest related to the work hand, many students started showing up to meetings, and we were able to get the job done faster because we had enough workforce.

It was fun spending time doing calculations, figuring out load and stress distribution throughout the bridge, cutting bridge members, and grinding off sharp edges. When we started putting the bridge together, team work was incredible.

Do not work for OPS. The faculty are (for the most part) wonderful, but leadership is toxic. There is a clique like culture where only certain people can succeed. They preach "the best idea wins" but it really only matters if the "best idea" comes from the right person. Program Directors can meet with the AVP who can approve the idea, but forces them to meet with their Department Chairs to pretend the idea came from them instead. Leadership has no idea what practices work well (although they love to preach about "scalability" and "sustainability") and are not interested in hearing ideas for improvement unless they have it first. AVP uses a lot of flowery language to make it seem like everything said has substance and validity. The culture is very exclusive and decisions are made without being told to those affected by them.

As a lab instructor I would first prepare for my students arrival by making sure that they would have all of the equipment and chemicals necessary to complete their experiments for that day. when they arrived I would hand back their graded lab reports from the previous week then begin my lecture. My lectures were usually short, providing a little background information about the topic at hand and how to overcome the usual obstacles that the individual experiment had. I would provide assistance when necessary throughout the class time. From this position I learned a lot about how to teach and provide each student with information in a way that they could understand it. I never really saw the professor who was my supervisor, he emailed me regarding their lecture class and I would email him the grades for the students.

A typical day at work consisted of updating all statistics for each sport team, recreating biographies for athletes, developing programs and brochures for sports games and then at the end of the day I would control game day operations for certain sporting events. I learned a great deal about social media management and strategic writing. I also learned how to work alongside coworkers in a teamwork environment. The most difficult part of the job was time management. Working in the Sports Information world, there is no rest for the weary. During certain parts of the year, I would work 70-80 hours weekly based on home events and what needed to be done. It was a pleasure working in this position because I gained knowledge that is applicable to all areas of work.

I loved working within the Disability Services Department. It is small and loved the people I worked with while there. Unfortunately, my employment hinged on my enrollment. Once I graduated, I could no longer work there, which was tragic since I felt at home and knew that that was a place that I would drop everything to work at. My boss there was the one who made it worth while because she had her priorities right and was all about the students as well. I would definitely work there again. I call it a haven because, even though I may not agree with all that CBU leadership does, this department they did right and should devote more effort towards developing.

A typical day at work would depend on whether u got any appointments during your availability hours and if the students would show up for the appointment. If they showed up then I would go and work with whatever they were struggling with, either homework or a specific topic listed under the ones I was cleared to tutor.
The other tutoring was a 2-hour session of group tutoring for the specific courses of Circuit Theory I & II, where students would come in as groups and ask questions about homework or topics learned during lecture.

I can honestly say it was an incredible experience. Working alongside passionate educators, I had the chance to make a real difference in students’ lives. From helping with lesson plans to providing one-on-one support, every day brought new challenges and rewards. The supportive atmosphere fostered teamwork and creativity, making it a joy to come to work. Plus, the professional development opportunities were top-notch, helping me grow both personally and in my role. But the best part? The connections I formed with students, colleagues, and families made it feel like more than just a job. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can truly make an impact, I highly recommend considering a Teaching Assistant position here

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Professor 3 salaries reported	$101,667 per year
Administrative business partner 6 salaries reported	$92,500 per year
Director 3 salaries reported	$91,667 per year
Athletic director 4 salaries reported	$113,625 per year
Adjunct professor 4 salaries reported	$26.16 per hour

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