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I was a learning access tutor for a semester and it was pretty great. I got to help a student with her final project and it was pretty cool. the Myrtle hall labs are beautiful and a peaceful place to work in. particularly in the evenings when all the classes are over. Usually when there isnt a class, the rooms are empty and you can really focus on the work. the computers are excellent and you have the option of working with Cintiq monitors if the job requires it. the students have access to camera equipment and a greenroom if needed. overall its a neat place to study and learn and teach. you have a lot of freedom to relax and no one is breathing over your shoulder. its just you and the student. its a fun way to work. typical day at work was just sitting with the student and making suggestions on their project. if they wanted to figure out how to do something i would pitch a few ways and see what works best if not we would look it up together. i learned a lot myself while working with the student.  i shared my own experience in completing the project when i was a student and advise them on what i wouldve done differently and how they can apply them to their situation. sometimes all the student needs is someone to listen to them and their ideas. its a cool job.

My lab monitor position was relatively easy to secure, provided I began emailing my supervisors and sending in applications a few months beforehand. I feel there is a good chance I will be returning at the start of my next school year.
There were several weeks of training required to properly perform the duties of my position, and I was payed for all hours I spent in the lab or at employee seminars. My hours are limited, since there are a number of student workers on the staff and all need to have their own time on duty. My first shifts were usually quiet, as I had an opening and closing one in my first semester.
The job pays relatively well, considering it is my first ($10 an hour), and this might be because of the amount of technical knowledge required for it. Providing timely service is at times a bit difficult, as occasionally procedures were complicated or equipment was temperamental, but overall the job is an enjoyable one.

I typically taught 2-4 History classes per semester to a culturally diverse student population. 
I learned to be very resourceful and creative teaching students with a strong artistic background. The Social Science department was very supportive and was always available to students and instructors. The hardest part of the job was to make history come alive, and interesting for students with creative backgrounds. I met this challenge by introducing visual elements such as powerpoint presentations and historical films. The research paper topics also touched on some aspect of visual arts as it related to one of the history themes of the class. 
The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing how students learned to enjoy history and increased their creativity or at least see it as an important subject to have a well rounded education as a visual artist.

I have enjoyed working at the computer labs because I do not get a chance to work with computers as much as I used to, being that our major gets more and more defined as we progress.  Earlier in my time at Pratt, we took classes that were more broad when it comes to graphic design and editing with Adobe programs, but as I paint more, I would not get that in my class schedule. A typical day at work is not that stressful, primarily due to working later in the day it is not as busy like during times when students have a majority of their classes.  My manager is very nice and communicative, he is always understanding and responsive.  At this job I have learned to be a much more outgoing person and try to be eager to help others.  It feels great to help a student complete a project that they have been working on by making sure the print comes out correctly and they are satisfied with it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Not many, I felt like I was walking on egg shells to get any changes done that would improve the work environment. Some support but nothing like other schools have

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not stressful if you are goal oriented and focused on getting your job done in a timely manner. Traffic around the institute was worst part of the day.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s all about equity diversity and inclusion. Everyone is friendly and it’s easy to get along with everyone.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day would be getting up coming into work reading a lesson plan, following through with that lesson plan making sure your messages getting through and following up with the students to make sure that they are happy and in a good frame of mind.

You can work really hard at Pratt however there is no room for working your way up the ladder especially working for a department.  As an administrator this is really difficult especially since you move beyond your current title.  No one wants to assist you with moving you up in the ladder.  Plus HR and the Provost office doesn't seem to care especially when you send them your current job description.  They always so no to an increase and salary change.

The department I work with are great people who also haven't stood up for my cause which has now made me feel like I really don't want to assist them anymore because I can not get paid for what I do.

All in all, the department chairs are great but really no help.

Work independently, answer campus switchboard calls, keep online directory up to date, trouble-shoot campus wide telephone inquiries. A typical day is speaking to the general public, faculty and staff on the phone. Providing travel directions to our school and all other general information. I learned to be patient and to be compassionate to everyone's story. Management is very nice and easy to approach. The campus is very beautiful throughout the year. The hardest part of the job is seeing people retire or leave the institute as you build great relationships throughout the years. The most enjoyable part of the job is the grounds, very beautiful to look at. Art and sculptures are everywhere.

My work position at the Office of International Affairs has given me the opportunity to be more active and involved in the Pratt student community event organization. I've had the chance to expand my social, personal interests and ideas with the aim of promoting and setting up events for international and domestic students. I've also been able to cultivate other interests related to my main field of study such as illustration and graphic design. Overall, I would say that my experience at this office as an International Ambassador is very positive and self-growing and has allowed me to contribute to the Pratt community by means of these social events.

Well,what matter  the most is which Unit and manager  you are working for. The organization is too large to affect you directly at least  in a large university like Pratt. The one that will affect you mood and your work life the most are the slave driver and caprice at the Pratt Controller Office. They mercilessly "discharged" 3 veterans of over 20 years after lunch without cause (for not "convinced" with the  technical skill and constructively discharged a few others. If you want to find out the truth. Just inquire with other accountant or other department and they will tell you the truth that has been existing. All the accountant at Pratt has been there for more 15 years and  Pivot table is probably the only Excel they just have learnt lately.

I worked with the Human Resources department.  We acted as a great family professional working team.  We all were very knowledgeable in every area of the human resources department, so that if any of my co workers were out of the office we as a whole would be able to complete the information that was required of the human resources office.  There were times when I would have to wait for approval perhaps from upper or other departments for the approval to go ahead and complete the task at hand.  Overall this was a wonderful institute to be employed with.  I really enjoyed working with department.  It was a great opportunity.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assistant professor 7 salaries reported	$86,571 per year
Graduate assistant 5 salaries reported	$16.80 per hour
Chairperson 2 salaries reported	$112,500 per year
Adjunct professor 3 salaries reported	$30,000 per year
Associate professor 10 salaries reported	$91,110 per year

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