dean

program assistant

adjunct faculty

office assistant

coordinator

Triton College

Triton offers a really great opportunity to teach part-time. 

The only problem with this college is trying to move up or getting in full-time is a real challenge. When you apply and are not contacted which is most cases, there is no chance you will ever hear back or know what your application status is. It can sit there under status applied for years. 

It is extremely difficult to move out of your position once you are in unless you are already in management or upper admin positions then you might move up or laterally. Anyone teaching adjunct part-time, it's going to be a challenge if you want to be more, teach more, or be part of the full-time community. I have been trying for over 10 years to move into a better position or even full-time with the college and although I am highly educated and knowledgeable in my field of instruction, and even in administration and leadership, I have only received one interview over that time for a position I was qualified. However, after the interview and followup thank you for the opportunity, I never heard back and actually found out it was filled internally after reviewing the department's administration staff listing a few weeks later. No apology letter, sorry we have decided to move forward with an internal candidate, etc., not even an email. Again, I have applied for positions even in my area of expertise, reached out to hiring managers, sent in full application material, but never hear back or know the status. It's ok I am not selected for whatever reason, its the lack of communication that this college needs to work on or do some PD training of management staff including hiring managers. 

In this day and age of electronic processing of applications and phone interviews, even if you are not selected it is respectful of the hiring managers to communicate this to the non-selected candidates. Send out the typical sorry we went with other candidate letters so that these prospective candidates are not wondering if there is more to send, say or do to notify the interest. meanwhile, someone else has been hired and you have no idea if your application even made it through. I understand its time consuming to respond to applications, but not after an interview because there is typically only a few who made it to an interview process. Send them a notice if they were not selected. Give them a chance to deal with the rejection and maybe even improve what they may have missed or could have emphasized to get above other candidates. 

To the Triton management, or staff development, etc., it's called respect something the college expects of its staff and instructors to give each other, students and the entire educational community.

Adjunct union run by a full-timer who's in the pocket of administration. Membership not served while he tries to get perks for himself during negotiations, resulting in one of worst contracts out there and being told that "the college can do that" whenever you have a grievance. 

No guarantee of getting any number of hours. Adjuncts treated disrespectuflly, underpaid, ordered to show up to *mandatory* twice-year training sessions (you're written up if you don't, even with a good reason) where you're told how much the college relies on you as the largest employee group. But they won't compensate you in any way to reflect that and treat you like dirt the rest of the time, as if they're doing you the favor. Administration/the Board do not see adjuncts as educated professionals, but more in line with student tutors. Lots of blaming employees, lots of middle managers with big paychecks who don't seem to do much even as enrollment continues to shrink, machinations and games behind the scenes. i.e. - during the start of Covid, instructors were told to improve our attitudes and "delete negative thinking"... and to work from the parking lot if we needed internet access. 

The students are great. Many of them need lots of help, but it's a joy to see them succeed. Felt like I made a difference in their lives. Colleagues were talented and knowledgeable, with some duds mixed in, but I liked them. I just couldn't afford to teach there and get treated badly for no money.

I absolutely enjoyed working around Criminal Law and current, as well as formal Attorneys, Law Enforcement Officers, and Professors. Working for the department was knowledgeable, rewarding, and a pleasure to work. Every day was different. Serving under such high commodity was positively effective in my life and choice of degree. I've learned from the many young people contemplating a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system. I've gain exposure to various criminal justice careers and to have positive interaction with law enforcement professionals. I've obtain hands-on experience and awareness on how to efficiently run the criminal justice college department. Where an how to receive comprehensive career focused training that in many cases qualifies for academic credit. Being with this department, I have benefited from interpersonal growth through self-discipline, teamwork, and challenging experiences with in the work place when it accrued. Yet, to still give a high quality of performance and professional conduct. Which undoubtedly, enhance my development of character and mental focus. Learn responsibility to self and others through leadership. I am grateful to have served their department by assisting their staff.

I manage a great small college fitness center that many students and community residents enjoy using.  It's a job that offers a lot of engagement with members, provides great assessment experience, fitness experience and customer service experience.

My management responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting, directing group exercise classes, training fitness center staff, book keeping, filing and being active down in the fitness center itself.

Hardest part of the job is staying in the office for hours at a time sometimes working on projects for the fitness center as well as school's health department.  I couldn't ask for any better co-workers or staff members.  We all support eachother incredibly and learn from eachother. The most enjoyable part of the job is helping students and community participants in the fitness center make lasting lifestyle changes that help increase their quality of life.  I love speaking to my regulars and helping people who may be newer or less comfortable to fitness dip their feet in the water and try it out.

Most employees are part time with no benefits. Triton has blatant disregard for employees, including those with documented disabilities. I love- LOVE my coworkers who come from all parts of the world, but the department is letting go of seasoned teachers in the adjunct faculty union, teachers with seniority who are supposed to be protected by said union. HR is a nightmare. One of us was literally told that “we’re not here to protect you.”
Neither is the union. We were told not to “make waves” by a union president who is supposed to fight for us. 

This used to be a great college when I was part of their Scholars’ Program, but I’ve heard young people from the area steering away from here these days. I can’t blame them. 

You will work way more than what’s in your contract. You’re expected to “pitch in” even though it’s a volunteer thing. You get voluntold. Ironically, the more work you do for free, the less they seem to appreciate you. I’m sad to write this because I have great memories of my teachers years ago.

Worked at Triton for 20 yrs, seen alot of wonderful people come and go.  And the people who havent openly hate their jobs. 

Lack of accountability for managers makes this a bad place to be.  

Rules and policies only apply to few.

People come and go as they please leaving you suck to hold the bag.  If you enjoy doing someone else's job without being compensated than this is the place for you.  Oh by the way that includes the Supervisors job. 
Anytime a new employee gets hired the Supervisor takes that week off.  

Overall, I learned how to survive on my own but was never really recognized for my dedication for years of service. Triton could be a good place and once was but over the years has become very drab and all about enrollment.  Triton lost its way in what really made it a great institution which is its employees.  The greatest recruiting tool are the people who work there. 

This is a Union job but the union leaders are to friendly with management which hurts its members.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The faculty and the students are a joy to work with.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The upper level administrators are awful. They're not transparent, they delegate work to everyone while they do nothing, amd they'll get rid of you without telling you why.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture is terrible. Everyone is worried about keeping their jobs as they have yearly contract renewals and they can choose to not renew your contract at anytime. Also, the upper level administrators will get rid of you if they believe that you are a threat to take their job.

I usually arrive at work early to discuss educational matters with colleagues and organize my day. During class I use Power Points, videos and animations to instruct students. I lead discussions on how various science topics relate to their life. The hardest part of the job is trying to reach students who vary in age, ethic, racial, and economic background. The most rewarding part of the job is working with these students to bring them up to the level they need to succeed and at the same time to challenge the well-prepared students. I also enjoy seeing the more successful students act as mentors to the other students.

The most enjoyable part of my job was working with infants from 3 months to two years old.  I loved watching them as they smiled at me for the first time, and when they began to grow and to develop their small and large motor skills, learning to crawl and eventually to walk. run, climb.etc.

I got along well with my co-workers and the children not under my care really liked me. I guess that it may have been because they could sense that I had a loving and caring personality.

The hardest part of the job was  when they became ill or when I sensed that a child may have been mistreated at home, or when a parent yelled at them, especially so if the child was an infant.

Triton College is one of the nation's premier two-year institutions of higher education dedicated to student success. Located 14 miles from downtown Chicago, the school offers outstanding educational value in a student-centered setting rich in academic and cultural resources, career-oriented learning opportunities, and engaging social activities.

Our culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff collaborates to promote integrity, open dialog, teamwork, and mutual respect, while striving for excellence in all that we do.

We believe diversity fosters success. Triton College is a dynamic organization with a diverse workforce which contribute greatly to our institutional success.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Dean 6 salaries reported	$118,000 per year
Program assistant 5 salaries reported	$18.50 per hour
Adjunct faculty 5 salaries reported	$1,000 per week
Office assistant 1 salary reported	$35,724 per year
Coordinator 3 salaries reported	$43,617 per year

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