service associate

director of dining services

research assistant

assistant professor

assistant director

Davidson College

Davidson College is a stellar place to work if you're seeking to be surrounded by bright minds and friendly folks—both young and old.  Speaking as an hourly employee, I can attest that paid time off, benefits, and amenities are all quite flexible and generous.  The college and the broader surrounding community coexist harmoniously, and the universally collaborative environment is refreshing.  My direct management has been incredibly empowering, accommodating, and transparent, although motives and actions become nebulous the higher up you go.  The relatively laid-back atmosphere means that managers and colleagues are rarely breathing down your neck, but this chill attitude can also often frustratingly manifest itself through lack of followup and followthrough.

My one concern is that advancement here seems relatively unattainable—at least for staff (as opposed to faculty); if you're applying for a staff position here, be prepared and willing to stick with the same position throughout your entire career at Davidson.  On the flip side, though, not once have I ever felt in danger of losing my job, and I suppose such peace of mind nowadays is invaluable.

WORK DAY:Come it set up station make sure all products are stock. Work service line during opening hours. During opening hours check temperature of hot and cold products and document.  Restock product after service Clean and mop station after service. Then help sweep mop common area. Take out trash. Restock plates, bowl, silverware. Help dish room put away pots, pans, utensils in proper areas.
LEARNED: About the importance of the care of people with food allergies it can mean life of death. Take the necessary precautions
for people with allergies.
MANAGEMENT:(Supervisors) Some had far better work ethics than others. UPPER MANAGMENT: They did work with me when I was in need.
HARDEST PART OF THE JOB: Standing most of the day however it does come with this type of work, we do get breaks.
THE MOST ENJOYABLE PART OF THE JOB.
(This is the best part)
I had the privilege the work along side some of the most wonderful, awesome group of ladies, funny, witty, helpful, great team players.
It made the job so much easier on those LONG (13) hour days.
I took with me lasting memories working with some great people

Spent most of my time imaging individual machines with a flash drive and delivering to professors.
The professors, admin staff, CEO in fact pretty much everyone was wonderful to work with but the IT dept. was run in a very odd way and took a "stay in your lane" approach. The CTO that was there at the time has now left and I am certain to the the relief of most that worked in that dept, of which most are lovely people.
Davidson College should be a fantastic place to work in IT if the structure would just let it's staff fly and soar as they all can instead of nailing them to the perch as they have been, it seems, for so long. If they can find this person it will be fantastic for everyone in the college.

I was hired for a job that I was unqualified for and had no training once I started. My manager was new also and wasn't any help. I was expected to "wing it" and figure it out myself. For someone who doesn't need guidance or support, the environment is perfect.

The culture is highly diverse and my tattoos and the fact that I am gay was very accepted. The people are kind everywhere that you go and everyone seems to have so much pride in what they do.

For someone who is open to growing and learning and pushing their own personal limits, this is the place for you. Self-discipline and motivation are a necessity.

Great hours, simple, stress free job, and working outside if you enjoy that. The staff values seniority much more than they should, but the people arent malicious. Upper management of the college has no idea what it actually takes to keep things running, but the supervisors and managers do a good job standing up for those under them. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Management is very supportive of staff members. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pay could be a little better.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very supportive of staff members.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The daily workload is not overwhelming

Working for Davidson College was a pleasure and well worth it. They provided me with all the necessary tools to get my job done. Stress free environment with a great home life balance. Only downside is the low salary they offer for their permanent employees. I was a contractor for 4 months and was paid very well. Definitely would recommend anyone to work here.

The shift started off with pulling all the equipment needed to fill catering orders, then going to different stations within the kitchen to collect different food items.  Lots of lifting and transporting was the hardest part of the job when males weren't available.

Most professors think they are so much better than everyone else.  Terrible "team work" environment.  Treated staff members like dirt.  

The area is beautiful, the town of Davidson is great.  Very clean and safe.  The only problem is that there is absolutely no mail delivery.  You must get a PO box as the College will not allow you to have your mail delivered there.

At Davidson College, I was able to involve myself in my social organizations' philanthropic and service work. This past year, I designed, organized, and ran service events on our college campus to raise funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Together with a group of ten classmates, I coordinated funding and campus participation. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Service associate 7 salaries reported	$15.50 per hour
Director of dining services 1 salary reported	$17.50 per hour
Research assistant 3 salaries reported	$13.00 per hour
Assistant professor 3 salaries reported	$60,000 per year
Assistant director 3 salaries reported	$47,667 per year

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