assistant professor

associate professor

administrative assistant

adjunct professor

vice president of information technology

Hampton University

It was fun to work at there in the beginning.  I was just happy to have a job.  Then, I started to see the cut-throat environment for what it was and how supervisors were out to get me fired because I had more education than they had.  Rather than being considered an asset, I was considered a threat.  Eventually, I noticed that the people were very concerned about titles.  I did some salary research and realized that I was making just half of what I would have made at CNU, ODU, etc.  What was worse was the fact that I was doing quadruple the work and making almost half of what I would have earned at other institutions.  I mean, seriously, I wasn't even making $30k a year.  Then the ultimate slap in the face happened.  Another person was hired with no college education and that person's salary was thousands of dollars higher than mine and I had a Masters!!!  Being promoted was not encouraged because it didn't matter what a job's starting salary was, the person's pay would only increase by 10%.  For example, if an internal employee earned $25k a year and got promoted to a job that started at $40k for an external employee, the internal employee would only see a $2500 increase. Worse, there was no such thing as overtime and the premiums for benefits were so high, employees in the lower salary range couldn't afford them.  Working there served its purpose of teaching me new skills and information.  However, I would never consider working there as a career choice.

I only worked for Hampton because i need the experience for higher education.  I was terminated after my boss was fired and only because he brought me into the system.  

If you decide to work there keep your mouth close and do not talk to anyone in reference of being their friend.  They will turn on you.  Working at Hampton is worse that working for corporate america.  

Hampton has a huge turnover; worst than public school.  You will see that i was not lying about those in Administrative roles who abuse their power.  They call it being, "think skinned".  

The name, Hampton University is historical, and that's what people are draw to.  Do not be fooled.

The students are great and they have never been a problem because they are typical college students.  Just be aware of those in administrative role that abuse their power.

You will also meet hard working staff members, but be careful they might betray you to get on someone's good side.    

The pay is terrible but i needed the experience.  Also there is no room for advancement unless someone dies.  

NEPOTISM IS BIG AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY!

At Hampton University I am a Spanish tutor. I work with a program called Student Support Services where students tutor in many different subjects including Spanish. I tutor about three students a day all at different times. The tutee's will go over what he or she understood in the class and then would tell me what they did not understand. This way I could give a better understanding of what the profesor was teaching in class. Our director is really helpful and gives us as tutors different tools to use to improve out tutoring skills. My co-workers are full times students as well so once we finish a tutoring session we go start to our next class scheduled for the day. The hardest part of my job is making sure that at the end of each tutoring session he or she understood and has a better understanding of what was taught. The most enjoyable part of my job is letting the tutee explain the lesson to me which assures me that they understand.

Because the university has different departments, each one has a different environment. While I believe my role is important, there are times where the assignments were not structured and I would have to use my knowledge and imagination to be sure certain assignments were completed with ease. There also seems to be a lack of communication between departments, but especially within the department I worked. There is also a lack of teamwork as many colleagues are willing to be cutthroat towards others. A typical day at work would be slow and I may run a few reports here and there. Registration periods, however, require attention to detail and constant revision to be sure the system is working properly. The hardest part of the job was trying to keep up with verbal assignments and having to write them down consistently during periods where the workload became heavy. Management, while always kind, often did not have a structured environment.

I love the work here, but there is absolutely no room for advancement and if you are able to advance within the company your salary doesn't advance with the position. You are only able to get a 10% raise regardless of the position in which you are applying. The company is a great place to work if you're in the right department. There are some people who abuse their power and forget that they are human just like anyone else. I liked the people I got the chance to work with for the most part but every job has a few bad apples. The best thing about this job was my independence to do my work without being micromanaged. I think that if they paid you for the work they expect done it would be easier to let the abuse of power to not be much of a concern; but in actuality they don't pay you enough for the volume of things they want done it's not a fair environment. Lastly, there is no break room, and you can't eat in the office so that leaves your car which isn't a good alternative.

Being an RA consists being on desk at the designated times to watch over the safety of the dorm, safety of residents and to also inform the standards of the students to follow by. On a typical day at work, I work on desk for a few hours. Being an RA, I have learned that leadership can be displayed in all types of fashions. There is no boundary in being a leader. People will always analyze and observe you whether you are in a professional setting or not. The management of being an RA is straightforward. There is nothing complicated in regards to being organized. Perhaps, the most difficult part about being an RA is making sure that one doesn't become to friendly with the students. They still have to respect you as an RA. The most enjoyable aspect of the job is being able to positively impact a students life.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Thompson Hospitality service that has a contract with hampton University has been my worst employment experience. They berate you , intimidate you, threaten your job , freeze you out. They offer no support when you speak of a  particular situation concerning your job. The absolute worst to work for. Would not do it ever again!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They berate you in front of everyone and if you speak up for yourself they consider you a trouble maker. Promise you a raise and don't follow through. You try and talk to them and they walk away from while you are talking to them, no respect or professionalism

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Not having what you need and having so much to do. They will not allow you to work  extra just to even get stocked up and ahead . I have to bake thousands of items in a shorter period of time.

Overall the Graduate Assistant postion is rewarding because you make lasting connections with your residents and you create a direct reputation with administration. However, the management and communication is off putting. Also, there are no clear expectations for those in the supervisory postions which creates a lack of respect for the graduate assistant and the oppurtunity for them to take advantage of their authority. This position can be very stressful and frustrating because the responisiblities and compensation of the positon are not clear until the applicant accepts. The major beneifit for Graduate assistants is the 100% remission of tuition which is widely broadcasted but the monthly pay is unsustainable for the applicants who usually range from ages 21-35 and have other financial responsibilities. 

I enjoyed working for this camp on a daily basis, teaching the campers the importance of physical activities, discipline, and many more activities. I've learned how to deal with several different personalities at one time and how to put together a successful kids camp. Management was very easy to work with and work for despite the ups and downs the camp may have endured throughout the summer. My co-workers were great, we all got along very well to make one another's job easier. There were no hard aspects to this job; however, if I had to choose, the most challenging would have been to discover activities for the campers when the weather changed. The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing the excitement on the campers faces during activities and when the counselors walked into the rooms.

•	Supervise and Coordinate the custodial department in all buildings to provide clean and sanitary conditions in all areas on the Campus and off Campus sites.
•	Directed all activities and operations of the department as it related to the housekeeping staff in all buildings and dormitories.
•	Coordinate Summer Projects and made sure all residential halls were ready for fall students.
•	Conduct frequent inspections to ensure established cleaning standards are upheld, and direct corrective measures to secure satisfactory performance. 
The hardest part of my job is the disciplinary actions I sometimes have to give.
I enjoy my job and getting the satisfactory reports.

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Assistant professor 7 salaries reported	$70,429 per year
Associate professor 1 salary reported	$165,000 per year
Administrative assistant 3 salaries reported	$24,500 per year
Adjunct professor 3 salaries reported	$67.50 per hour
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