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I worked in catering for about eight months, and it was not worth it. Pay was $11 with a very low likelihood of getting a raise, according to my coworkers who had been there longer than me. The most frustrating part of the job was the schedule. It could work around your class schedule, as most employees were students, but the hours were all over the place and inconsistent. Because hours are based on how many events there are, there is no guarantee at a minimum number of hours each week. A few weeks I was only scheduled around 5 hours. In addition, the job required early mornings and late nights, as early as 6am and as late as 10:30-11. The shifts were short, anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours in length, and it was lucky when I got scheduled for multiple in a row, but sometimes I would be scheduled for multiple with an hour or so in between, not really giving me enough time to change out of my uniform and do something else, I was just sitting around waiting to clock back in. 
Sometimes I would be scheduled at 8am just to polish dishes or do pulls when those can be done any time of day. Bit of a nitpick but it always bothered me.
This job requires dealing w hot pans and plates, lifting heavy objects, staying on your feet for long shifts, janitorial work, a lot of walking, dealing w messes, dealing w sometimes rude customers, occasionally I had to work the register at a cafe on campus with almost no training, and sometimes I worked at other restaurants on campus when they needed help with big catering orders.
Sometimes there is free food, we get the leftovers from events but it is not guaranteed. My coworkers were pretty great and honestly made the job kinda fun sometimes. This job wasn’t bad when we could just set up an event like we had done several times over and nothing went wrong. The assistant managers are all pretty great and will help you with anything you need.
However, after working here for eight months, and with no advance notice, I was fired over email at the end of a semester with the very generous severance package of an $8 meal voucher. Gave me some good work experience, made some friends, got some good food, but pay is not worth it and sudden layoff left a bitter taste in my mouth.

Work can start at 7 in the morning or one in the afternoon. It's the Universities Bookstore. So naturally the first few weeks of school are crazy and so is the bookstore. It's fun and entertaining. Answering the phone and making sure the the customers needs are met, is the first thing that is done, and checking out the customers at the register. It's always important to make sure that when you have a customer purchasing something with cash, that you give them the right amount so that by the end of the day, your till is right on. The hardest part of the job would be dealing with the customers. There might be a book that the customer is needing for their class right now, but they have been sold out and ordered. Well the order takes about five to even business days to arrive. So there's not much that we can tell the customer, except for to check back with us in about a week. Student's get angry about the book prices (which is understandable), but you have to be able to control your own temper and make them not more depressed then they already are. The most enjoyable part is being able to help people find what they need and also have fun with your co workers at the same time. The bookstore is a fun environment to work in. The managers make sure that they know you on a more personal friendship level, it's really awesome.

I am enthusiastic about Finance and have graduated from UVU with a 3.5 GPA with a minor in Mathematics. I
 love what I do and the day to day tasks of a finance office.
I am fast in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets accurately, also Identifying and solving problems. I am
 proactive and pride myself on finishing tasks on time.
I am proficient with Data Analysis and Data Management. I have worked with many softwares like
 QuickBooks, Access, Yahoo/Google Finance, Morning Star, SPSS, and Etc.
I am proficient as well with Excel.
My minor was emphasized in Actuarial Science. I know Probability and Financial Mathematics.
I have worked in a couple companies with Costumer Service, interacting with valued customers, providing than
 information, quickly and effectively solving their problems, doing data entry, and recommending new products
 and services. I have had a big impact on sales by always reaching my goals.
I am a father of two beautiful children.
I am moved by Faith and Service. As a volunteer in Mexico City, I planned and conducted meetings for groups
 of 15 to 20 volunteers and worked with them teaching lessons and executing service projects.
I am very organized, love to learn, and finishing simple tasks make me feel accomplished.
I speak Spanish and Portuguese as a second language.
I want to have a stable career in a finance company that will recognize my value and that I will be able to add
 value to.

First of all, some of the questions on the review form are not really relevant/applicable to a university. A university is not the same as a corporation and works differently if we consider knowledge dissemination and knowledge creation to be major goals. UVU is a fairly good teaching focused undergraduate university. If you want to be a good teacher- who is knowledgeable and sincere- it would be difficult to find time and other resources for research. Thus most people count guest lectures and presenting at UVU conferences as "research." This is obviously not the same as publishing in peer-reviewed academic venues, but UVU sort of encourages mediocrity and hyperbole, so it makes sense.
The university is incompetent at handling faculty and student complaints, especially related to discrimination and harassment. Competent and qualified people of color (do not let the fact that a woman of color is president fool you) are actively discouraged from taking on administrative or leadership positions, a fact they try to mask by putting together more and more pointless "leadership trainings" while ensuring that the dominant race and religious group have full control of decision-making.
Overall, it is a good place to work as long as you do your job and detach yourself from the institution and its culture.

I started working at Utah Valley University while going to school to get my Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration.
I start my day by coming and and checking in with my boss and we review what jobs/tasks we have for the day and then I call scheduling and find how many students have check rides that day. 

After organizing the priorities I look at what maintenance records need filing and review the check list to make sure all the signatures, dates are ready and prepared for the the Quality Assurance Manager to review and sign. After performing all these duties I go into the Hanger start helping the Maintenance teams with inspections and pilot write-ups to help speed up our turn-over time.

The personal and staff are friendly and all have great work ethics. They have helped me to succeed in ways that I never thought possible. I have made many friends here. The Aviation Industry is small and you get to know many people and they are going to be in your career because it is such a small and elite group.

Your jaw would drop at some of the selfish antics the faculty pull. Every decision they make is based on how it affects their personal time rather than how to help the student.

Management in general is a struggle which is expected when you don't have people with actual management experience in those positions. As with most universities, the requirement to direct an entire school is not management, but a PhD in English, Film, etc., depending on the school.

The bureaucracy is incredible because its such a large institution. I have 7 levels between me and the president. Which means at least three to four approvals before anything gets done.

Many faculty work little hours, but no one says a word to them. The staff situation seems like a union because those who are lazy can take advantage of the system and skimp on hours, while those who have ethics carry the weight and work despite the frustration of seeing coworkers "work" 35 hours a week.

Working as a web developer at Utah Valley University (UVU) is a fantastic experience, especially for those who value flexibility and a supportive work environment. UVU prioritizes work-life balance, offering flexible schedules that allow developers to manage personal responsibilities alongside their professional commitments. This is especially appealing for students or individuals seeking part-time roles.

The work environment is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth. Supervisors and colleagues are approachable and willing to provide mentorship, fostering a space where developers can enhance their technical skills. The projects are diverse and provide opportunities to work on real-world applications, making the role both engaging and rewarding.

Additionally, UVU offers competitive pay for a university setting, along with opportunities for professional development and networking. If you're looking for a role that values your skills and provides room for growth, UVU is an excellent choice for web developers.

I used to love working for this institution. Over the past 2 years or so administration has become more disconnected from employees. There is a serious lack of understanding and/or concern. Flexibility and genuine appreciation are in short supply. My supervisor is more like a warden than a leader. Nepotism is the normal and HR only serves to protect the institution. No one advocates for mid-low level employees. This institution is a corporate machine. The mission statement of UVU sounds nice but words are where it ends. Pay is not comparable to the amount of sacrifice you make just to be considered average. The performance evaluations were recently updated. Outstanding employees are given the rating of "met expectations" and "exceeded expectations" is only for people who do something publicly worthy of attention. I have never worked in a place where morale is so low. I would not recommend working here if  you have other options.

It has changed a lot in the last 5 years since President Holland left.  The new management is not credible or trustworthy and has created a bit of a toxic culture.  A lot of turnover in the office of the President.  Many colleagues say they left their job in the first 90 days because the university's culture was not as welcoming and productive as they expected. There's a lot of gossip that goes around, and some of it is true, and some is a misinterpretation of facts.  Gossip has led to unwanted cliques that divided the workforce, turning employees against each other and creating a culture of distrust. The University does not have a program to reward good performance, so poor performers and good performers all receive the same rewards.  There is no diversity in the cabinet or many positions of leadership within the university.  The last two VPs of Diversity and Inclusion that were hired did not last and left the university for more accepting institutions with truly inclusive cultures.  

At its core, UVU serves its students and the immediate community well. Leadership, however, across the board is known to play favorites and this plays heavily into individual school, college, and department culture. All workplaces, regardless of industry or product/service offering, are imperfect. What sets such workplaces and UVU apart is that the former organizations try to mend their wrongdoings through ethical and impartial processes. UVU and its leadership serve the highest bread winners at the expense of all others whose status within the organization are otherwise perceived as easily replaceable. Each department is made up of wonderful people and if you're willing to overlook the constant belittling from leadership... and come to work knowing that you're there for the students, not for career growth or even recognition for your labors... you'll like UVU.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Tutor 67 salaries reported	$15.09 per hour
Student assistant 45 salaries reported	$15.12 per hour
Student researcher 45 salaries reported	$15.93 per hour
Instructional assistant 35 salaries reported	$14.68 per hour
Custodian 10 salaries reported	$34,217 per year

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