Pretty Average Overall - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

3.0
25 Sept 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great benefits, on-campus walk-in clinic for employees, commitment to diversity and inclusion. Very focused on enhancing the student experience.

Cons

Parking is expensive and rarely conveniently located. Pay is low for industry standard and raises are meager. There's a policy for everything — sometimes to the detriment of productivity. TOO focused on the student experience and not focused enough on staff's job satisfaction.

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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

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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