Pros
Opportunities to work closely with students.
Friendly coworkers.
Cons
Over the last few years, several systemic issues have emerged that are impacting employee morale, productivity, and retention.
Lack of Growth Paths: There are limited to no clear career development or growth opportunities for employees.
High Employee Turnover: This trend appears to be a direct result of burnout, limited advancement opportunities, and internal miscommunication.
Toxic Middle Management: several departments across the university are experiencing issues with the behavior and management style of certain mid-level managers. The lack of accountability and leadership support in addressing these concerns has created a toxic work environment for many.
Communication Gaps: There is a significant disconnect between administrative units, as well as between upper management and individual contributors.
Task Consolidation and Burnout: With fewer staff and increasing workloads, task consolidation has become common. While this may be intended as a cost-saving measure, it is leading to employee burnout and reduced efficiency.