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Although working hours were somewhat flexible the work was grueling. Everything was "IMMEDIATE.. ASAP" and you have little time to think about the work which you are actually doing. The workload ( for faculty as well as "professional staff" ) is number driven... "piecework"

Management which is usually distant ( geographically) often times does not actually know (or understand) the substance of the daily workload. As in any other work situation, some supervisors are caring, but some are there only to get their own work done. Consequently it is very much an "I care about myself first" kind of job for supervisors. My dean had no idea about the work for which I was responsible, or the substance [no less quality] of the work which I actually did. Of course, she regularly visited my work site about 3 times each year!!

Co workers in similar professional capacities were warm, welcoming and friendly. Those in superior positions were clutching to their own positions, and remote with "underlings".

Some travel around the state and generous research funding for travel to conferences and education were the best part of the job!

Empire State College is a great place to work.  The staff is compassionate
and supportive and the course assignments are varied and stimulating.
I have taught a variety of courses and learned more about working with a
diverse student population.  My typical day consists of creating stimulating class discussion of reading and writing assignments, plus in-class writing and questions responded to in full class discussions and small group discussions.  The hardest part of the job is balancing course
requirements with students' busy work and at-home schedules.  The most enjoyable part is expanding students' appreciation of poetry and literature and developing their writing skills and overall confidence.

Reentry into Empire State College was an important step forward to complete a Bachelors of Science Degree; my time was well utilized while recovering from an accident. This is SUNY’s Metropolitan Center located in Manhattan; it’s a unique program to accommodate any schedule while working with administrators, faculty, students within the facility as a part time offers a  university was an important

Typically I meet with students individually for mentoring. In addition, I instruct numerous courses in psychology and health psychology. I have learned a great deal about working independently, self-discipline, how to work and mentor people from many different ages, backgrounds, and cultures. The workplace culture is one of respect and encouragement of personal growth. The hardest part of the job has been frequent change in management and sudden change in policies. The most enjoyable part of the job has been working with students, helping them achieve their goals, and watching them become successful!

I am a fully self motivated, mature, experienced person. I retain a wealth of knowledge from over 40 years of work experience and an undying search for information. I maintain a variety of skillsets that enables me to excel in many fields of endeavor. I am a fast learner with a love of people that has allowed me to help many women enter a life of sobriety.

The physical location is very nice. Many of the coworkers are wonderful. The pay for UUP professionals is random and raises other than the contracted 2% are few and far between, if ever. It’s near impossible to move up. They are loosing a lot of people due to this. CSEA fares better with steps, but still not a lot of promotional opportunities. Civility can be a real problem; I am shocked by some of the interactions between staff and upper level admins. I do not recommend. 

General office duties. Student interaction. Ability to learn new concepts, approaches and skills. Great management. A very diverse culture. Truly no hard parts of the job other than hoping for a full day's work which was rarely an issue. I enjoyed just about every aspect of the job. In order to gain full-time employment, they had to have job openings at the state level.

Students are highly-motivated mostly military students in eArmy University program. Students and curriculum are challenging and I constantly maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills and ability.

I completely revised and update my course in Data Communications and Networking this past semester.

Great course development and instructional team and support.

I learned that it is difficult to motivate adults even.  The management treats you very professionally and is great to work with.  The workplace culture is very nice.  The hardest part of the job is getting and keeping enrollment up.  The most enjoyable part of the job are the students.

you don't need a degree or friendly skills, you just need
to have a friend work there and you can goof off.  The goof offs get promoted, the hard workers get harassed by the good offs
and run to management who hired them because management
does not know what they are doing and need the goof offs
to cover their rear ends.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Administrative assistant 6 salaries reported	$53,071 per year
Office assistant 1 salary reported	$20.42 per hour
Facilities assistant 1 salary reported	$17.35 per hour
Program aide 3 salaries reported	$59,237 per year
Assistant vice president 3 salaries reported	$143,333 per year

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