ITS Help Desk Consultant - ITS Lab Consultant Penn State Employee Review

4.0
22 Nov 2012
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Pros

Working at the help desk as undergrad allowed me to make friends with great people while assisting a great community and learning to be effective in a customer facing role.

Cons

ITS upper management tended to demonstrate a lack of decision making capacity when attempting to improve the infrastructure and services at Penn State

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5.0
21 Jun 2026
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Pros

Friendly professor and professional staff

Cons

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4.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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