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During my first days with the company listening to all the superficial mantras of family and how this and that was "amazing," my antenna should have been more in tune with the bulldada being tossed around. 

Perhaps the organization's original intent was sincere but at some point, it lost its direction, mission, and ultimately its soul.

- Nonstop changes in processes, teams, department names, everything. It was NONSTOP without improved results.
- Unrealistic targets and KPIs
- Cobbling together inferior applications versus investing in more productive tools
- Unfair bonus structure that seemed to benefit the "favorites" while those who truly cared and actually made impactful contributions were royally shafted...albeit with a smile.
- Unnecessary pitting of employees against one another rather than team "building."
- An unusual lack of attention to a "real" Career Services department/team (not just in title) that performed actual career services!

And who was really screwed? The very students who were supposed to benefit from our programs. "Freedom through education"...
Yeah, whatever. After paying good money they rarely received real guidance in professional and career development, unless it was shared through private phone calls as there were a "few" of us who genuinely cared. It was as if they completely did not understand the demographics and psychographics of the students they serve.

After many recent layoffs from the CEO on down, I'm not sure what Zollege/Vandelay Education's future holds, but I can't say their demise was a great shock.

I took a job as a DA instructor thinking I could help make a difference, and find some good assistants as well.
A typical day at work would involve the lead instructor gossiping to the instructor aid about their latest work drama while I got everything out and ready with no direction or help. Having classes with 15+ students with only 1-3 instructors…what a joke. There was no teamwork or organization between the instructors so the students were getting very different experiences at any given time depending on which instructor they were with. The dexter heads we take X-rays on were half broken and wouldn’t close, we’d have one sensor for 15 girls to try to take X-rays, the instruments would be broken or ratty looking. It was embarrassing. We have a weekly agenda that we are to go by each class, but the other instructors would do the bare minimum, and tell me that “I’m doing too much” and “overwhelming” the students because I’d actually teach what I was supposed to and always running around trying to help them all with little support from the other instructors. Overall, bad experience. I feel bad for the students because it was out of my hands, but they pay good money and half the time their canvas coursework doesn’t work or won’t load and they really do have very little guidance. They also don’t allow you to contact any of the students, except through the canvas app which isn’t very user friendly, making it very confusing for any of them to get ahold of us. It’s a total letdown and I don’t recommend anyone waste their hard earned money on this program. 

Over the past year with Zollege, I’ve had the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in ways I truly value. Starting as an instructor, I found so much fulfillment in working directly with students—guiding them, supporting their journeys, and watching their confidence build as they moved closer to their goals in healthcare. That experience really reinforced my passion for education and making a difference.

Transitioning into the role of Regional Manager for the DFW area has allowed me to expand that impact on a larger scale. I’ve enjoyed supporting and developing instructors, strengthening team collaboration, and helping ensure our campuses operate smoothly while maintaining high standards. It’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute not just to student success, but also to the growth and success of the teams I lead.

Overall, this past year has been a meaningful journey—one that has challenged me, helped me grow as a leader, and deepened my commitment to the work we do at Zollege.


Overall, this place is mediocre. There is a high Campus manger turn-over rate. With this issue the students are constantly going through new management as well and does not give them the best impression. So, with that say the rules are constantly changing and inconsistent. Communication with management could use a lot of work. The best part of the job is working with the students and building that relationship with them. The curriculum can use a lot of improvement. We are encouraged to use pool noodles to teach injections, which I'll be tactful and call it unprofessional. There has been a extremely high amount of budget cuts to the extreme that we ( instructors) are not getting paid to prep during the week anymore for the upcoming lecture. The people making these changes are completely oblivious and how unrealistic these changes are. So with that said you're better off working elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I enjoyed teaching and meeting all the students. The company itself lacks communication skills especially with students. They  have way of communicating with instructors unless in class on Saturday and when comes to employees we are the last to know about any issues or changes maybe weeks or months later. Regional Managers is clueless in being professional and does not support her staff. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of communication between students and  upper management. Instructors given more freedom to communicate with students.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Only worried about making money not supporting good staff. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
7am 615 pm with 30 minute break

The hiring process was pretty straight forward . However , there is no structure in the company . You literally set up a school in a doctors office on the weekends , a foldable table , very ghetto. The curriculum is all over the place and not student centered. There is no accountability from management as far as having supplies needed to be an effective teacher . There were student crying because they failed the certification test , they were testing out upon my hire , that should’ve been my cue to leave honestly. Also , they were arguments among staff members due to separate teaching methods but they wasn’t a straight forward program to follow . 

I am very disappointed in this school. Though, for a very part time job, the hours are fine and pay is good. However, with very little support from managers it makes it very hard. My campus manager is a complete scatter brain and does not remember any conversations she’s had with you and needs things brought up constantly because she doesn’t remember and never gets it done. Also, for medical they have a dental assistant in charge. Medical should be in charge of medical. 

Supplies are extremely cheap. Not great to learn on. You’d think with the amount of money the students pay they could get functional supplies. 

Random meetings during the week are also a thing, so beware.

Overall, management needs a lot of improvement. 

It USE to be a fantastic place to work until they brought in a VP of sales. The goal WAS all about helping prospects make sure the program was a good fit for them and help process the application/enrollment.  It then changed to HIGH PRESSURE SALES....do anything it takes to get that enrollment (i.e. money)!!!!
It use to be all about being a team in Admissions until VP of Sales took over. Most of the original team employees left because of the changes.
The President always talked about it being a start-up company yet they've been in business for 12+ years?!?!

I loved instructing for Zollege. I was there during the transition from Vandelay to Zollege and I think the managers that took over my region were amazing! It was at a difficult time in my life and wish it would have worked out differently, but definitely room for advancement. I missed my Saturdays, though lol. But, of course, that’s what you sign up for. It was a great experience for some extra cash. I actually recommend a RDA colleague of mine when I resigned and she has done a great role taking over that position.

It was great when I started, I worked with great people, the growth potential was fantastic. When the company name changed everything went down hill fast. There is no respect for your full time job. The constant meetings during the week in the evenings were ridiculous, the outrageous expectations for a part-time job. The instructor’s had no voice. Management just care about making money off the workers and the students.
Sad but true. This lace is not worth your time. This is why they are always looking for Instuctor’s ,very high turnover. 
Said it before, I will say it again not worth your time.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Dental assistant 61 salaries reported	$25.02 per hour
Assistant instructor 31 salaries reported	$24.65 per hour
Campus manager 1 salary reported	$55,000 per year
Admission representative 1 salary reported	$40,500 per year
Inside sales representative 1 salary reported	$45,000 per year

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