fellow

research assistant

administrative assistant

philanthropy manager

assistant professor

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT is a small yet fierce school striving for academic excellence in research across all fields of  Chemistry.  

We are a small department, and we get to know one another quite well.  As such we become like a family.

I learned the most about anything I've ever known within those halls, and I thank all of my Professors for their contributions towards my education. 

I would recommend anyone to attend Wesleyan University for a degree of any variety at any level.

I was very excited to start my first job in a kitchen. I was anxious to learn from both the head chef and other prep cooks and chefs. The head chef ended up leaving and they brought someone else in. He had poor communication skills. Other chefs started doing less, which at first I didn't mind, after all I got to do more cooking and planning. I got a little experience in the Kosher kitchen. But then I was making almost entire meals and cleaning while getting paid minimum pay. I really had enough when the new head chef said "I was disappointing him" all because I couldn't cut 10 cases of squash as quick as he would of liked. From there I cut back my hours and found a new job. I wish the head chef was replaced quicker than he was because I would probably still be there.

At Wesleyan collaboration and teamwork are the normal business atmosphere.  In the IT department we all had our specialties and our own projects however they required that we work across disciplines and share best practices at all times.  The hardest part of the job was balancing the multiple priorities amongst my different internal clients.  The most enjoyable part of the job was the variety of projects and the autonomy given to complete those projects.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The professional, mutually respectful, and hardworking team were impressive and a easire to work with. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It was only a temp position. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Environment was quiet and calm yet sometimes intense due to deadlines. Team enjoyed celebrating holidays and milestones together. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Worked primarily on my own with assistance from managers or staff when I needed it. Worked hard to assist and accommodate team as much as possible.

Wesleyan itself is fantastic ! The pay and benefits are great and almost above average. That being said...if you are looking to be part of Public Safety then STAY AWAY ! The job description is misleading. Some supervisorsl like to make people miserable and are allowed to get away with it as the Director and HR are both aware. Be prepared to get mandated to work extra shifts at least 2x a week leaving you with an unhealthy work/home balance. Ask how many people have left the department in the last year and then ask why they have such a high turnover rate. Wesleyan is great bit Public Safety is a joke !!! STAY AWAY. 

It was a fun and exciting place to teach Korean to college students. My courses were offered three hours a week as an elective course. Most students were heritage learners, but some non-Korean students took the courses.
It was hard for me to recruit students in the beginning of the semesters because Korean language was not one of major courses that students had to take.
However, I enjoyed teaching Korean to Wesleyan students in every semester. My classes were always full of active students' engaging, researching and presentations.

Working as a dialogue facilitator is a fantastic way of engaging with other students, developing dialogue and group leadership skills, learning more about philosophy, and making a positive impact on younger students. As a dialogue facilitator expect to work 3-5 hours per week, with a schedule that is completely flexible to your demands (except for the class section that you lead at the same time every week).

I have been working at Wesleyan for 11 years. The campus is beautiful, the faculty and staff are great, and the work environment is comfortable. I personally have struggled with keeping my job, because the position has been cut a few times. My salary became hourly and the pay is practically stagnant. I have mixed feelings about Wesleyan because of my specific circumstances, but overall I would recommend anyone to work there.

The best part of my job at Wesleyan involves talking to the families of prospective students and the students themselves. This can take the form of speaking with them at a Q&A sessions, hosting a Instagram Live session, or answering their questions in a one-on-one environment. Interpersonal interactions and representing Wesleyan as a proud student are definitely the best aspects to my job.

 I have met so many wonderful people, many will remain lifelong friends.  The work atmosphere is relaxed and friendly but you know you are making a difference in the students’ lives. The benefits are numerous, from major things like tuition for your children to little things like summer Friday afternoons off. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Fellow 12 salaries reported	$22.01 per hour
Research assistant 1 salary reported	$24.18 per hour
Administrative assistant 12 salaries reported	$28.78 per hour
Philanthropy manager 1 salary reported	$99,000 per year
Assistant professor 3 salaries reported	$77,333 per year

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