Great university with issues typical for a university - Engagement Director UCLA Employee Review

4.0
18 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

-Many of the faculty and leadership are genuinely invested in the public mission through impactful science and addressing issues of equity on and off campus. -the benefits scheme is good -beautiful campus -never boring, especially if part of your job is understanding the portfolio of research underway

Cons

*take this with a grain of salt. UCLA is very big and it very much matters who your team and manager are, but per my experience: -Overly hierarchical, deferential to authority. Sometimes this results in people 'playing politics' by 'brownnosing', etc. I've had a manager take credit for my work with their manager. -Steeped in tradition, disinterested in trying new things -Prioritizing faculty interests over students' interests

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Amazing, high impact work, great collaboration

Cons

I commute which is hindering because nearby places are so expensive

3.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexible hours, good work-life balance, and health insurance options

Cons

Toxic work environment, management lacks communication, and no space for career growth

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