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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Penn College is not only where I work but where I received both my Associate's Degree in Information Office Systems and my Bachelor's Degree in Technology Management.  As with any place of employment there are flaws but in general the College is a great place to work.  A typical day for me is tough to explain because the variety of my work fluctuates.  For example, right now I am deep in the process of preparing material for students to evaluate their instructors and that will consume most of the next few weeks.  One thing I have learned is that the students must come first.  If everyone is thinking about themselves, and what they can gain, the students will not be happen and enrollment will suffer.  Without enrollment the college cannot function.   In my time at PCT I have been blessed to work for several different managers in varying jobs.  All have been excellent managers and very willing to help when there are issues that need to be dealt with. The hardest part of my job is making sure everyone has what they need at the right, particularly when I have to wait for something from another department.  It does not help move things along if I can't get the information I need to proceed with a project.  The most enjoyable part of my job is that in all of my different positions I have been able to work at my own pace without someone looking over my shoulder all day long.  Work is verified by my manager and I often ask for input on a project but in general I am able to work independently.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I loved the independent nature of my teaching experience there.  I had great support from my first supervisor there who was the Vice President in charge of the branch campus where I was working.  The support staff was wonderful and the permanent staff was always very helpful with any questions I had.  My students were not fresh faced freshman and sophomores.  They were single moms, and farmers looking to get a back-up education to support the family business, and seniors looking to expand their horizons: it was wonderful.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Many of my classes were three hour classes.  It was murder having to come up with that kind of energy after already working an 8-hour shift.  My second supervisor I worked with was horrible, having never done anything but attend college and get his doctorate.  He had tons of ideas of how I needed to run my class, eight years after I had been teaching it successfully with great student response and my classes were in high demand.  But I did love teaching, and would still be doing it, had I not gotten sick.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I suppose it is about the same, as College life does not change.  I imagine things are a bit tighter, with less opinions on the instructor's part, being encouraged.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As an Adjunct Instructor, it was simple: I would come in, check my mailbox, see the Administrative Assistant if there was anything I needed to know  (students who were absent , announcements that needed to be made in class, etc ) , then I would go to my classroom, and start my class.  Pretty simple.

This is an average place to work. There are some great things and some not so great things about working here and I think they balance each other out to "about average" -- It's a good place to be if you're local to the area and have no intentions to leave the area or commute fair distances. This may be one of the best in the area - but comparing this organization to the rest of the country, they have a long way to go and a lot to learn in order to operate well in a modern world. 

The general atmosphere around here is not often negative, dare I say more often happy than not. It's not always great but everyone has their days and that kind of attitude can spread.

There is a union here that only 10% of employees can join - this kind of culture conflicts with the mission of the organization as the purpose of the union is to look out for the union and the purpose of the organization is to provide the very best hands on experience for the customers. Those two things don't align very well.

If you have a family with children, the benefits package is great. Extending specific benefits to spouses and dependents that many organizations do not. But, if you aren't a family person then the benefits aren't as great as what they like to make them seem and these benefits aren't a substitute for the unfortunate salaries by which the education industry is plagued. This certainly isn't a fault of the organization, they do their best and they do have benefits that not all educational institutions provide. However, it is a far stretch from working outside of education.

If you do go there, you will probably find something "good" but I would not expect anything fantastic - I would leave it at "good"

Typical day consisted of not knowing what kind of problems you would have for the day. Different students have different learning styles. There could be three students I would be helping and each student was in a different math course. Having this variety kept things interesting and also kept me knowledgeable with different math topics.

Co-workers and management were amazing people. Everyone wanted to help each other out and get work done, but we also had relaxing, laughing times.

The hardest part about the job was not being able to figure out a problem or not being able to convey the information in a way so the student could understand the concept.

The most enjoyable part of the job was having students feel more relaxed about a topic because I was able to assist them in understanding the material.

Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a highly practical, hands‑on learning environment that genuinely prepares students for real‑world work. The instructors bring strong industry experience and are committed to helping students understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind technical processes. Programs are structured around current industry standards, which makes the transition into the workforce much smoother. The labs, equipment, and facilities are modern and well‑maintained, giving students the chance to train on tools and technology they will actually use in their careers.
While the workload can be demanding, it reflects the expectations of the fields PCT trains for. Support services—such as tutoring, advising, and career placement—are accessible and helpful. Overall, PCT is a strong choice for anyone looking for a career‑focused education that emphasizes skill development, professionalism, and job readiness.

During my time at Penn College I learned a lot. The most important thing I learned is that trust in your co-workers and management is of utmost importance. You don't have to love someone, but trust is a must in any work environment. While I think management had it's pros and cons, it all became quite clear, quite quick, that the people "at the bottom" made the college run. (In regards to General Services) The supervisors did show bias treatment towards certain people, but if you just did what you were suppose to do they rarely bothered you. It was wonderful to be able to work by yourself at times. It gave me a lot of time to think and listen. After five years on third shift, the lack of sleep got to me. My health was deteriorating at a young age and I just finished my certificate program so I made the decision to quit.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Supervisors that care, allow you to do your job without micromanaging you. Not all are that way, but many are great supervisors and great people to work with. The weeks off during the Christmas holiday are a huge bonus as well. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not feeling appreciated and valued. There isn’t a lot of fairness in some departments and again some supervisors shouldn’t be in the position they are. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Depends on the department and supervisor. A lot of great people to work with, but there are some who work there because they like the pay and not the position. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
8-4:30 M-F with occasional nights and weekends. Summer hours are great when you work until 1pm only.

While the best part of the job is teaching, administration makes it difficult.
Teachers are expected to recruit, even though the school has recruiters.  But the recruiting position are a revolving door in those position.
Many special policies where not bought to union votes and seemed to hurt the teachers and benifiting  administration. Efforts are being taking to reduce or eleminate these(Mou's)
The additional efforts that administration has placed on the educators has wore us down. 
Most here are from highly regarded non educational careers.  Many are considering leaving and returning to those positions.
Find someone here to talk to prior to accepting a position. 

The pay was just about the only thing worthwhile. The administration doesn’t care about the employees, the students are entitled, there is ZERO opportunity for advancement, no cost of living increases, and you have the play the political game in order to make any connections. No one has any interest in preserving the work/life balance of the entry level employees. There are gender based pay discrepancies. HR acts unprofessionally, making decisions without investigating the situations. You gotta be a “favorite” and drink the koolaid to get ahead there. 

As a part-time writing tutor, my hours were set in the evening and accommodated my class schedule. My coworkers were other students and part-time educators who appreciated the flexible schedule. At times my knowledge was pressed to its limits, and I learned lessons about researching a topic and citing sources along with the student visiting the Tutoring Center. For the most part, my hours in te Tutoring Center were spent doing my own homework or assisting students who needed help writing papers that met the teachers' guidelines.

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Server 4 salaries reported	$15.71 per hour
Desk assistant 4 salaries reported	$9.12 per hour

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