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A typical day at work involves clocking in and getting my job assignments from my supervisor. We do a variety of different things so depending on what events or activities are coming up on the schedule my assignments will be different. Assignments can include but are not limited to: Creating promotional and information flyers, updating and maintaining websites and social media pages, checking and responding to e-mails, putting together information handouts for prospective students, coordinating with volunteers and partnering organizations, and presenting at different schools in the area.
I have learned time management and project management skills through helping my supervisor with creating and maintaining schedules, coordinating with volunteers, and contacting different partnering organizations. I have gained leadership skills from working with volunteers and presenting/doing activities at different schools/events.
Management is great, they push as to do things we have not done before and give great feedback when we are unsure about something.
Co-workers are great, we generally have different assignments but when we are working on something together it gets done a lot faster and turns out a lot better than it would have if just one of us were to work on it alone.
The hardest part of the job is the varying work load. Some days it is easy to keep busy as there is a lot to do and other days there isn't or a large assignment is given at the last minute which must be done by the next day which can lead to a very long day and a lot of stress.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the activities. Seeing all the hard work and planning finally put into action in a successful event is great. And interacting with and seeing the kids have a great time learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is even better.

Overall, WSU offers many great part-time jobs for students. However, for students interested in Earth/Environmental Sciences and sustainability, ESO is the place you want to be. While anyone is welcome to volunteer with them, student interns get a one-of-a-kind experience. You have access to multiple mentors (sustainability, water management, energy management, groundskeeping, etc) who really value you as a person AND as a student. Their priority is to support you in reaching your professional goals and provide you with opportunities to learn the skills you are looking for. Not to mention, tons of team appreciation and get-togethers. The office also takes equitable pay very seriously, and always offers as much as they are able to to stay competitive with other departments on campus.

If you want to work with a team that works hard, but has lots of fun and high morale, check out the Energy & Sustainability Office. 

*Note: This isn't an office where you can expect to do schoolwork on the clock. These student positions take work, but you feel good while doing it. You will not be micromanaged, and some people like to have more structure than what is offered - thankfully there's an easy solution! Just ask for help. The team is really supportive, and providing guidance is what they are there for. 

The reason this job has continued to be so personally rewarding is because it differs each day, new climbers join daily, veteran climbers refreshing techniques or continuing their passions. Critical thinking when working through climbing routes, or when dealing with a special circumstance individual, ability to teach the same subject in numerous styles, to help every person in their specific learning process.
Management provides ample opportunities to play either role as educator or student with a broad range of weekly clinics keeping the atmosphere educational and pleasurable.
Co-workers have become friends outside of work. The relationship that develops around climbers is rather personal, for safety, trust is the cornerstone; in-turn lasting friendships are quick to develop.

Difficulties that come with this job is that it is the majority of the time is spent indoors learning the processes that will soon be taken outside, rather than strictly learning outside. We miss beautiful days while working. International students or large student groups can present minor difficulties when attempting to communicate with ease.

With the minute drawbacks of this profession being indoors, a meager wage, and occasional communication struggle; this is a profession that would be difficult to replace, due to the volume of knowledge and relationships I have built with the active patrons.

If you see any of my other reviews you may think I'm a harsh person, but I'm not. This place is absolutely fantastic.

I was given course material for 1410 and 2130 including assignments, pacing, etc. before classes even started. Only thing from an adjunct perspective regarding material I would like to see change is an itinerary of specific topics needed to be covered for new adjuncts/professors coming in. the course materials give plenty of information, but can be a lot harder to dissect and understand.

Pay wise, I can't complain given my position. I would say it is fair for my status and background but not for others I would argue who have more years or education under their belt than me. 

Schedule/Security wise as an adjunct there isn't much security in the sense that if they need you, you get a contract for x amount of classes. If they don't that's it. Reason for not a 1/5 in this sense is the stories I've heard from some professors directly that they do hire adjuncts full on which leads to the advancement area of the ranking.

Management has wonderful personalities but hard to get a hold of. That's my only complaint with them.

Grading wise is a double edge sword. I don't think adjuncts can get TAs which means they do all the grading themselves. At the same time though it's hard to improve upon yourself if you aren't the one grading the assignments and seeing where you need to improve upon your teaching. 

The benefits of this job are great! I've been a salaried employee for almost two and a half years. It's mostly quiet, you can listen to music while you work. But the hardest thing is snow removal. Most custodians work in the evening, some as late as 12:30 AM. But then we're expected to come in at 5:00 AM to shovel snow for two hours and sometimes have to come in multiple times a day. 

The only compensation for snow is they let us leave 2 hours early the night before a snow call (that's still 10:30 PM, so not enough time to get a good night's sleep.) You don't get paid extra for snow either. You're just expected to take those 2 hours off your evening shift. 

Snow only lasts a third of the year, but then summer is really boring. There's a lot less people in the buildings, and depending on which building you work in, you'll have nothing to do. So you just do an hour of work and sit around for 7 hours unless you do deep cleaning projects which are usually more stressful. For me personally, the pros no longer outweigh the cons so I'm looking for a career change.

Advanced to Prof. of C.S. over 25 years. Did have three years of 10% raises meant to kept talented and super qualified and dependable employees and keep up with the private I.T. industry.

Lots of `going to retire soon' Utah Government employees at University that didn't do much. I had to cover one of my `do nothing's.

Lots of flexibility and little lifestyle judgments. Better be sharp and have a B.S. or M.S. or similar. This is a University and they don't employ dumb people unless you want to rake the campus grass. You will be challenged -- which is awesome -- if you are into a subject and want to develop your skill set to the ultimate.

The students are great and wonderful to work with. Refreshing to see younger people wanted to get ahead in life and full of enthusiasm.

Big, wonderful change, from my Aerospace engineering days. Lower pay but worth the flexibility in your life. Take your kids or dog to work (no biting dogs!). Highly recommended if you are the right sort of person for an academic or professional career. wc

The typical day consists of meetings, emails, and calls to colleagues and students, and working on special projects. I had two directors, the first was a micro-manager and made the workday stressful. The second was very hands-off and not dependable. I didn't feel that we had the direction and leadership that the team needed, nor did I feel that any concerns I had were taken seriously. The workplace culture is normally very helpful and friendly, but like all workplaces, there are politics. Most there are not very accepting of the Mormon culture, and many times the culture was ridiculed and disparaged. The politics are probably the hardest part of the job. The most enjoyable parts of the job were being a part of helping students achieve their dreams, using the well-developed and innovative employee wellness program, and being part of division committees in my areas of interest.

(This is for Customer Service Rep at WSU's Facilities Management department). When initially starting, the job is difficult solely because there are many unique tasks and procedures that you will need to memorize. After becoming familiar with all the procedures and memorizing building codes, etc., your daily tasks are very easy and quick to complete. A typical day involves checking the billing of work orders from the day before for any errors, answering calls about plumbing/AC/other issues in WSU buildings and sending technicians to help, and issuing building keys to professors and other staff. Some days can be quite busy but more often than not you have some down time for homework. Everyone in FM is very friendly and supportive and I was sad to leave. The current pay is $11/hour, which is low but makes sense with how much down time you have. Angry customers are very rare (I think I dealt with 2 in 7 months), and it felt great to be an essential part of helping the campus run smoothly. 

This University more than any other university in the state was accepting of non-Mormon individuals. I felt I could speak to the Vice President of the University if I needed to. She had an open door policy. Students who attended were non traditional meaning most were over 25 years of age, had families, and had jobs to support families. This made programming for students in Intramurals and club sports a little more difficult, and participation wasn't as high as expected for a large student population. Our Campus Recreation Department had a good relationship with athletics and we were supportive of their programs as they were of ours. Outdoor programs and rentals were an easy sell to students, faculty and staff. Trip programs were big and well attended.
The setting of the University in the Wasatch Front mountains is the most incredible site to the rest of the city. 
The university was well supported by the citizens of Ogden, the city where the university was located.

As an open enrollment 4 year university, Weber State plays an important role in Utah by allowing anyone with the will to succeed a chance to get a degree. That is a great mission to get behind and feel good about. Relative to other schools, and other employers in similar fields, they pay less. Some of the benefits are very good. They max out your 401K on top of your salary. However salaries are very conservative, and that's getting harder to take as the cost of living in the surrounding area skyrockets. Getting anything besides the standard 1-3% raise is super bureaucratic. At the same time, the employment market is booming, so that when people leave for greener pastures it's really hard to find replacements who say yes to the salary offers. Weber salaries are rapidly falling behind competition in the market.

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