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I enjoyed working at the University Bookstore a lot. I'd arrive for my shift, most of the time I was in the Warehouse so I was in charge of making sure the ISBNs on the textbooks matched up with the requested shipping lists, packaging and shipping off boxes of books to other institutions or publishing companies. I was in charge of maintaining the textbook inventory as it fluctuated with the constant outgoing and incoming shipments of textbooks depending on what was going to be used for a course the following semester. I learned a lot about data entry and maintaining accuracy as well as physical safety when dealing with 70-80lb boxes of textbooks. I also assisted students in finding the textbooks they needed for their courses, or supplemental texts that would aide them in succeeding in their courses. The management was amazing. I loved all of my managers and all of my co-workers. It was such a friendly environment comprised of funny, considerate people and we really did all we could do to help one another out the entire time I worked there--we were very cohesive as a team. The hardest part of my job was strictly the physical labor that was involved. In this case, however, I was technically titled "textbook clerk"--when in actuality, I volunteered myself to work primarily in the Warehouse dealing with shipments and packaging. The heavy lifting was the most difficult part for me, but it was also beneficial because while I was being productive at work I was simultaneously working out! I really loved everything about that job and I was sad to leave it. I had to leave because the position is only offered to current Texas State students and when I graduated in May, I lost that position.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Strong clinical leadership model with access to support and consultation with fellow nurse practitioners and physicians for complex patients.  1:2 physician support and strong teamwork model with a primary MA/LVN to support my practice, onsite lab, onsite pharmacy, strong administrative support including onsite coding review.   Opportunities to take leadership opportunities and recognition for accomplishments at the clinic level and the university level.  Love working as a clinician within an institution of higher education.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Focus on maximizing number of patient care appointments regardless of complexity and time-intensive services, as well as providing same day lab results and treatment, responses to portal messages and phone calls.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive, fun-loving staff, strong administrative and clinical support model.  They make time to celebrate accomplishments of staff, birthdays, new employees, retirements.  They make time to have clinical staff meetings as well.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive early to review appointments, overnight lab and imaging results, and patient messages before starting patient appointments at 8:15 am MWF and 9 am TTh.   Break for lunch 12-1 pm with patient appointments at 1 pm.  MA/LVN rooms patients, takes brief history and vitals, then provider reviews and prepares to see patient within 20 min timeframe before next patient is ready.  2 exam rooms per provider available.  Clinic called all-clear at the end of the day.  Often stayed after hours to finish notes, review labs/imaging, address further messages.

Within my first year working at Texas State University as a SI, I have quite enjoyed it to an extent. My favorite thing I would have to say about the job is all the people you meet. For starters, I met my 3 best friends through this job and will be living with them soon. Not only did I meet my best friends, but I met other very great coworkers who have become great friends as well. Another thing I was not expecting is the connection I would have with my students. This past semester was my favorite. The class I worked with had many smart students who really wanted to learn as opposed as to just wanting to pass the class which was amazing to me. Not only was I their SI, but I also become their friend. A few of my students even made schedule changes for their next semester to take a class with a different professor because they found out I was either taking that same class or was possibly gonna be a SI for it, which I thought was super cool. Other connections involve professors. A professor I took a class with this past semester is probably gonna be a professor I will SI for this coming up semester given that I received an A in his class. Through him, he has given me security in my college endeavors with some great advice he's told me. Overall, this job has given me many advantages and great memories even though at times it can be stressful, but at the end of the day, I love helping others and seeing the spark in their eyes when they finally understand something, and this job has given me the opportunity to do just that.

The two owners were the only active managers.  They treat their employees very very poorly. While the paramedic program students were graduating, they put them on the back burner, and had to move that week. They degraded the character of me because I did not want to work off the clock, and never apologized. I devoted two years of my heart to their company, and in return got treated like an ant. The gentleman, who called himself the owner demanded that I ran his errands before/after work or on my lunch break, and that was not in my job description.  Numerous times, he sent out mass emails to all employees and students cancelling programs without rationally thinking about it and then shortly after activating them again, they're very impulsive and not good bosses.  Many times, they purchased lunch for staff meetings, and never invited me when I was their only working admin support, and worked day in and day out for them.  I reported to them that an employee lied about clocking in, which is stealing money, and in return I caught them spying on me.  The other employee lying about the time he clocked in, could have easily been verified on the cameras. They didn't care only because he was the lead instructor, and needed him.  They are extremely unfair in the way they handle situations.  They constantly spied on, and showed very paranoid behavior, which made me feel uncomfortable.  There are many more reasons why I quit.

My experience here at Texas State University has been amazing. Our work day starts 7:45 to load up equipment such as Dolly, four wheel dolly, Chairs, Tables, Desks, File Cabinets, or other equipment being used for events. Usually would go pick up old furniture throughout campus that was not needed. Sometimes we would move furniture form one building to another because customer was moving. our day would end right at 5 after we finished unloading from the trucks and lock everything up.

I learned that while attending school and working for the university a lot of things go on. So much time and management was placed through the day. Driving Box trucks, and long bed trucks, Learned how to work under pressure when we had set ups for the President of the University.

Management made sure we had proper work orders and always informed us about new jobs and what we will need. Management usually arrived to work at 7:00 A.M. to have all paper work set out for the day

My Co-Workers always came to work alive and alerted to take on the tasks at hand. Never took work lightly, but always made work enjoyable to come. 

Hardest part of the job usually when we had a big set up but could not drive because of students walking all over campus. Would have to park not too far away but had to make sure we did not run into students.

Most enjoyable part of the job was our annual picnic with other departments. Everyone always seemed to have a great time because music, food, and games.

All of my relevant work experience occurred during grad school while i was in various teaching roles, as well as a role as a research scientist. 

My typical day included performing reactions in lab, teaching students in class, and keeping on top of my own classes as well. In terms of my research experience, i was expected to research and perform a series of synthetic chemistry techniques in order to finish my thesis project. My thesis project involved synthesized a series of naturally derived drugs which would be tested for their anti cancer activity. 

The hardest part of this job by far was dealing with failure. Inherent in learning synthetic chemistry is failure, and often times i would work for an entire month before i was able to perform a reaction correctly and consistently. Learning to continue to persevere amidst so much failure was the hardest but most rewarding part of the job. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing the project come together. Creating a series of naturally derived anti-cancer agents was a great undertaking and there were times where it seemed it wouldn't come together in any reasonable time period. Watching as my project slowly came together and finally become something i was extremely proud of was my favorite part of the job.

As a call center representative I work with people all day long. Sometimes things get crazy and we are all on deck and slammed with callers and remote sessions, but for the most part our day to day is pretty steady. We help support the students, faculty and staff with all of their technical issues from simple login issues to super heavy technical requests like machines that will not accept software we are trying to push out. We work as a team to support our users, making sure that their needs are being met and that we are doing our job as efficiently as possible. We have a lot of fun together and laugh a lot. Nerf guns are always on hand and more candy than is ever necessary. I am pleased to work with so many incredible and smart individuals. The full time staff understands that we are first and foremost students and they are always there to help and support us to make sure we are not neglecting our studies. My manager is hands down the most enjoyable manager to ever work for. He is always there to listen to not only my needs, but the needs of the entire student team. He is always willing to share his professional insights and provide advice based on his industry experience.

In 10 years, the school has continually admitted more and more students, hired more and more faculty, yet has done nothing to alleviate the problem of under-staffing.  Just as an example, I used to get my paycheck earnings statement, parking pass, and lecturing contract well in advance, now everything is especially slow or late.  Students have told me the average wait-time for an adult at Financial Aid is ONE HOUR!  This school is 10 years or more behind on technology.  Putting in new faculty offices is more important than following OSHA safety guidelines for its students and staff.  Faculty WAY past their prime are holding on for dear life to the detriment of students, staff, and the whole organization.  Faculty who admittingly hate teaching fill those classrooms and students' ears with complaints of "You just don't want to learn."  Try engaging in your job, your life, your students' desires for leadership and mentorship.    

This school has become a money-making machine and diploma-mill.  Sure they're growing, but what are the students doing after graduation?  What kind of quality education did they get for their money?  

Just because you slap on a new paint job doesn't mean your '91 Dodge Caravan is a Porche.

While working with the ODS department of Texas State, I enjoyed working with the hearing impaired and helping them with note taking through a type-to-text way of doing things. 

The only hard thing about this position was the weather. We all know that Texas State is no joke when it comes to hills, steps, and heat. It's like nothing you have ever been through. The backpack that you have to carry the equipment in starts to get heavier but it works out if you happened to skip the gym that day like I did so often with school and work. 

The management was perfect. She was always willing to work with my schedule and anything else that would spring up with the busy life of a hard working student. 

It's also one of the top paying jobs that you can get on campus. Who wouldn't want to sit and type and learn a new subject that you get paid for? It's a no brainer. It's almost like getting two degrees (well concentrations) for the price of one. I was able to learn about art, history, British literature and even SPED by just sitting and typing and helping the hard of hearing to take notes. 

Great position.

I loved supervising the student workers under me. Because of our friendly working relationship, we were able to learn from each other lessons that will help us grow as individuals in future opportunities. The most enjoyable part about working at the bookstore was having the freedom to make your own decisions and learn from them where purchasing was concerned. The most difficult part was the ineffectiveness of managers. If you presented an idea to any of their respectable decisions, they would take time to listen but it was seldom if it was executed. Also, because of the disagreements on other matters they have had between them in the past, they carry that on to the present and it greatly inhibits their teamwork and decision making skills to the point where the store was stagnant in progress.

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Administrative assistant 4 salaries reported	$41,566 per year
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