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EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

I worked a part-time position for $10, 28 hours a week for almost 2 years. No benefits other than 4 hours of vacation every month and tuition reimbursement (not the whole amount). For the almost two years I spent at EFSC, I tried to get a full-time position but was passed on every time. I have never been more depressed than I was at EFSC because I would go above and beyond for the students and assist each department in picking up the slack. By the end of being there, I wasn’t even getting called for the interviews and they began hiring externally. I felt absolutely helpless and worthless and decided it was time to get out. Mind you, I went to school at EFSC where I got my AA and BAS, and am currently working on my Master’s degree. Tuition hasn’t been raised in eight years, but employees haven’t gotten their pay raised either. Last year we received a one-time “cost of living payment” of $500 for full-time and $250 for part-time. This year? Nothing. Raises? No such thing unless your boss petitions to have the whole position itself raised. 
It’s a shame that you have so many people working to assist the students and they get the short end of the stick. I have no idea why they have things structured the way they do. There are so many unnecessary departments that correlate with each other but do not communicate at all. 

Overall, thank you for not hiring me full-time because it gave me the push to move on to bigger and better things.

EFSC is insanely corrupt and political working atmosphere with very toxic management.  Upper management is very disrespectful to the employees and staff members.  The college is very top heavy were there are many upper management getting paid a very good salary however what they do, nobody knows. Upper management and higher ups have no idea how to run a college or let alone individual departments. Upper management create huge messes, and then let employees and directors clean it up and or fix all the messes.   Employees on the front lines are doing the bulk of the work and getting paid very very low wages and have not seen raises for over 8 years, while upper management and president’s pay keep increasing.   The college is very archaic and student processes are very cumbersome to the point where it is very painful for the students.  The courses are out of date and they do not incorporate up to date software or technology within each of the programs.  Student’s should only go there for some of the general education courses due to the low tuition rate and then get out of there because the education is not up to par with other colleges or universities.

I have worked for over six years at the Palm Bay campus, which, regrettably, is a long drive from my home.  Despite this, I love the job itself, & the feeling of achievement when my students & former students send me messages about how they used their newly-acquired skills. Due to distance though, I am not as much a part of the "workplace culture/hierarchy," & this has made me worry that despite my qualifications, I might be passed over for someone who is tenured & has waited long enough to justify having their "turn."  I'm a big believer in vetting, assessing, & retaining teachers based on their compatibility with the teaching philosophy of this institution, & I see the same structure here that I see in most other schools.  Promotions are mainly based on longevity, not ability.

Employees are severely underpaid compared to upper management/administration. No individual pay raises based on yearly reviews. Current pay is below a living wage. New employees who enter the same position without any experience will receive the same pay as a current employee who has been in the position for years with a lot of experience. Employees who work every day face-to-face with current and prospecting students receive no incentive pay or bonuses, however, the College president gets pay raises and incentive pay for his outstanding job for EFSC. This is a president that is not interacting with any students or staff on any regular basis.  I haven’t seen him in at least 5 years and I am not the only one. 

It was a great opportunity. The pay was not as great as one would like, but it paid of some of my tuition too. The lab technician ladies are super nice and even taught me how to suture, staple, and many other things that helped me in my classes. The boys who run the lab simulations are super laid back and funny. Upstairs where the filing and offices were, the receptionist/guidance counselor is amazing. She had the nicest personality and always had candies on her desk for all students. I wish it had never ended, but overall the job was an amazing opportunity for anyone in the Healthcare program no matter what you're studying because you cover almost everything from nursing clinical to surgery sterilization to sonogram. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Fellow officers and supportive staff at the school.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Micromanagement from some supervisory personnel.  Low pay with high expectations.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Combination of an office setting as well as working outdoors.  The campus is aesthetically pleasing even though there is areas of construction.  The morale of security staff is low.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive at work and briefed by off going officers of pass on information.  Log into the computer for time keeping purposes, obtain equipment and commence foot/mobile patrol of the buildings and grounds.  Respond to calls for service and keep track of shift activities via computer programs.

If you do not have a degree or a doctorate, you will not make enough money to stay above poverty level. The amount of work you are expected to do is not humanly possible to keep up without extra staff to share the workload. Raises are not given unless you are promoted, but promotion beyond my current position would require a degree.

My bosses have always been great to work for, but they are moved around every couple years so when you get a great one you lose them once you really feel comfortable working for them. They do not have control over your salary so no matter how much they would love to give you the fair wages they feel you deserve, it is not in their power to give it to you.

The paid health insurance and generous time off is great. I have the chance to work with some wonderful people who truly care about the students well being. With that said, this place is insanely corrupt and political. The only way to get promoted is to be related to the president of the college or to one of the VP's. Career advancement is nonexistent here. In addition, administration is only concerned about what's going on at the Melbourne campus. Buildings in Cocoa sit empty and condemned, and nothing is ever done about it. This college has a notorious reputation for corruption and political B.S. and sadly, it's a well deserved reputation. Morale here is terrible and it's clearly obvious.

A typical work day was a 9 hour day.  Most days were interesting and challenging.  They provide great training for all employees. I learned that everyone has something to bring to the workplace and when we work together we can accomplish much!  For the most part management is great, most like to ask for input.  They make you feel valuable. The hardest part of my job was taking the minutes of our departments minutes. Things moved very quickly and most of the time there would be people there I didn't know. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with the students.  They were always very appreciative of any help you gave them.

If you get the chance to become a Student Worker, I recommend applying for the SAIL office. The team is dedicated to serving their community and they care about setting you up for success. They will always offer support and answer any questions you have about your position. The office works in tandem with the student success department, so you will do some canvasing and help out with the events. I learned so much about the process in helping students get accommodations and felt good doing something great for my fellow Titans. They are very understanding if you need to attend your final exams. I truly appreciate the team and 100% recommend EFSC as a great place to work!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Instructor 4 salaries reported	$50,500 per year
Academic advisor 26 salaries reported	$36,916 per year
Learning specialist 16 salaries reported	$15.31 per hour
Admissions specialist 12 salaries reported	$32,342 per year
Administrative assistant 3 salaries reported	$15.67 per hour

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