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Q&A With USC Employees
As the city’s largest private employer, responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
How employees describe working at USC
poor culture. Employees are understaffed. Many avoid work tasks they perceive as inconvenient rather than helping each other. Most complain about each other to the point of harassment. I haven't been this mistreated by coworkers at a job in a long time. Management brushes everything off.
i work at Keck med of USC. Leadership is wonderful. I feel hard and included. Leaders really care about the employees..
That I get to enjoy 2 weeks off to be with my family at the holidays.
USC at face value can feel like a very idealistic institution work-wise, in that there is a lot of talk about the great things we should be doing or what is considered to be an ideal working environment (trojan family), but consistently falls short of achieving any of it well...if it all.
Nice people but always room for approvement. A little slow recruiting new hires.
What it's like to work at USC
- USC employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at USC report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at USC have 2 meetings
- 74% of USC employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- USC employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 83% of USC employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- USC employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 73% of USC employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With USC Employees
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What is the daily attire at USC?
Business casual, except for summer, when jeans are allowed.
What is USC's policy towards pets in the workplace?
No pets, ever.
How would you compare interviewing at USC to other places you've interviewed?
My interviews were very lax and easy. It was clear that the people interviewing me didn't know how to do the job, so they asked very general questions. It seemed to be more personality fit.
What's the office layout like at USC?
In my department we have a lot of cubicles and managers have offices. There are also meeting rooms along the outside of the office. I assume it's different for each department though.
How much diversity is there among employees at USC?
There is a lot of diversity at USC!
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at USC?
Not difficult at all. My hours are pretty normal, so I have plenty of time to do what I need and hang out with my friends.
How's the leadership on the HR team at USC?
There are several HR departments at USC.
What's the company culture like at USC?
Top Employee Response
Depends on your manager and department. Overall, many employees are self-motivated and dedicated to the mission of helping students excel. There is little recognition for high performing employees and unfortunately, low performing employees are not mentored to improve nor are they laid off. Student facing departments (admissions, recruiting, career services) are focused on numbers (test scores, GPA, employment etc.) and at times lose sight of the student. Overall, it is a pleasant place to work and faces the same ups and downs as many large organizations.
What do employees at USC think about their benefits?
USC employees rate their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 83% of USC employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at USC?
42% of the same employees also feel like USC is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at USC.
How are the managers at USC?
USC employees rate their manager a C- or 62/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (60%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at USC?
USC employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C- or 60/100. 47% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 50% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at USC?
41% of USC employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 22% are neutral and 37% would not recommend working at USC to their friends.
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passive |
| 37% | Detractors |
