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UC Davis Company Culture
UC Davis Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
UC Davis' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+Diversity
B+Compensation
BEnvironment
BHappiness
BUC Davis CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gary S. May
66 /100
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Diversity at UC Davis
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at UC Davis have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at UC Davis
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at UC Davis have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
UC Davis eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
UC Davis employees are 7% more likely to recommend UC Davis as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at UC Davis
Working at UC Davis is rated below average by 50 employees, across various culture dimensions. UC Davis employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting UC Davis’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Oakland, CA. See below in detail how working at UC Davis was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UC Davis
C
Overall Company Culture at UC Davis is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
UC Davis ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
UC Davis Employee Reviews
Out of 56 UC Davis employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UC Davis improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From UC Davis Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Accompanying the new and enrolled students.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Professional, helpful, informative and knowledgeable.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Pension plans yiu can choose from.
Constructive Feedback From UC Davis Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Minimize the interview staff, minimize interview questions.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Humble management thay care abiut their staff's career growth
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Most admin staff are just there to fill a chair, while the other %5 are overworked
UC Davis Company Information
UC Davis Company Overview
UC Davis is a top-ranked research university, and the second-largest employer in the region.
UC Davis Mission, Vision & Values
UC Davis Mission Statement
Teaching, research and public service.
UC Davis Values
Mission, Vision and Values Mission. Advance the UC Davis community's success and impact through knowledge stewardship. ... Vision. The library is the academic hub of UC Davis, advancing research, education and innovation in a networked world. ... Values.
| Headquarter | 1 Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ucdavis.edu |
| Founding Date | 1905 |
| Tel | (530) 752-1011 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | N/A |
UC Davis Competitors
UC Davis competitors include UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego. UC Davis ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UC Davis compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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UC Davis Employees
50 employees at UC Davis have reviewed UC Davis across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 50 UC Davis employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at UC Davis are generally satisfied with their total compensation at UC Davis, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UC Davis are generally satisfied with their team. 50 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at UC Davis are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UC Davis believe the environment at UC Davis is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UC Davis is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at UC Davis work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at UC Davis are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
UC Davis employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UC Davis report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
76% of UC Davis employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UC Davis employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
40% of UC Davis employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
UC Davis employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
65% of UC Davis employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining UC Davis - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining UC Davis is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. UC Davis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
UC Davis KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of UC Davis' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 UC Davis employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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UC Davis CEO & Leadership
UC Davis CEO - Gary S. May
66 /100
UC Davis’s CEO Gary S. May started in this role in 2018. Gary’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gary in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Oakland, CA. Gary S. May’s employees rank UC Davis in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 35% for Compensation, and in the Top 35% for Environment. S. May is generally unpopular with UC Davis employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Caucasian employees. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
UC Davis Leadership
The UC Davis Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Gary S. May, Executive Director Marcie Holland, and UCD Foundation, Executive Trustee Cecelia Sullivan
Gary S. May CEO / President
Gary S. May serves as the CEO / President of UC Davis.
Marcie Holland Executive Director
Marcie Holland serves as the Executive Director of UC Davis. Marcie started at UC Davis in August of 2014. Marcie... read more
Cecelia Sullivan UCD Foundation, Executive Trustee
Cecelia Sullivan serves as the UCD Foundation, Executive Trustee of UC Davis. Cecelia started at UC Davis in July of... read more
Justin Maclin Director Of Development
Justin Maclin serves as the Director Of Development of UC Davis. Justin started at UC Davis in July of 2018. Justin... read more
Karen Castelli Chief Administrative Officer
Karen Castelli serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of UC Davis.
Pat Conners Chief Administrative Officer
Pat Conners serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of UC Davis. Pat started at UC Davis in July of 2010. Pat... read more
Tracy Lade Chief Administrative Officer
Tracy Lade serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of UC Davis. Tracy started at UC Davis in October of 1989. Tracy... read more
Corinne Esser Chief Administrative Officer
Corinne Esser serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of UC Davis. Corinne started at UC Davis in March of 2015.... read more
UC Davis Salaries
How much does UC Davis pay?
How much do people at UC Davis get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UC Davis is $156,788, or $75 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $162,063, or $77 per hour.
At UC Davis, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $257,973 annually and the lowest is an Office Manager at $59,471 annually. Average UC Davis salaries by department include: Legal at $147,488, Operations at $119,049, Communications at $280,439, and HR at $148,719. Half of UC Davis salaries are above $162,063.
23 employees at UC Davis rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 81 ratings) while 23 employees at UC Davis rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from UC Davis employees include job titles like Developer, UI/UX Designer, Marketing Manager, and Business Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from UC Davis employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $94k | $94k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $127k | $127k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $159k | $159k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $208k | $208k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $258k | $258k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $302k | $302k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $312k | $312k | 100th Percentile |
$156,788*
Average Compensation
$162,063*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
UC Davis Salaries by City
UC Davis Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at UC Davis
Diverse employees at UC Davis score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing UC Davis in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UC Davis across various culture dimensions.
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UC Davis Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
UC Davis PTO
UC Davis' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is UC Davis' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 75% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UC Davis' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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UC Davis Careers
UC Davis Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in UC Davis on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 20% | |
IT | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Stockton | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
Syracuse | 10% | |
Berkeley | 10% | |
Pasadena | 10% | |
Greybull | 10% | |
Other | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding UC Davis
What is UC Davis address?
UC Davis location is at 1 Shields Avenue
Who is the CEO of UC Davis?
UC Davis CEO is Gary S. May, their score by employees is 66
What is UC Davis eNPS?
The eNPS for UC Davis is 7
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in UC Davis?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Admin in UC Davis?
The average salaries for Admin in UC Davis is 87k
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