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UCLA Company Culture
UCLA Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
UCLA's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BOffice Culture
B-eNPS
B-CEO Rating
C+Diversity
C+UCLA CEO
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Gene Block
69 /100
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Diversity at UCLA
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at UCLA have rated Outlook, Office Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at UCLA
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at UCLA have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
UCLA 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?
9
UCLA employees are 9% more likely to recommend UCLA as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at UCLA
Working at UCLA is rated below average by 138 employees, across various culture dimensions. UCLA employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting UCLA’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at UCLA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UCLA
C-
Overall Company Culture at UCLA is rated C-
Last updated 2 days ago
Bottom
35%
UCLA ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
UCLA Employee Reviews
Out of 92 UCLA employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UCLA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From UCLA Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing that I’m moving on to better opportunities next ye
- What makes you most happy at work?I enjoy the amenities that are offered.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My colleagues are great: humble yet hardworking.
Constructive Feedback From UCLA Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Clear communication and timeline of interview steps
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Qualified and ethical hiring practices need to be in place
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Stop the hierarchy and look at and treat others as equals. Faculty should get off their pedestals and realize staff are supporting them.
UCLA Company Information
UCLA Company Overview
Leading academic and research university in Westwood, CA.
UCLA was founded in 1919 and its current CEO is Gene Block. Since its inception 107 years ago, UCLA has grown to 33147 employees.
UCLA Mission, Vision & Values
UCLA Mission Statement
UCLA's primary purpose as a public research university is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. To fulfill this mission, UCLA is committed to academic freedom in its fullest terms: We value open access to information, free and lively debate conducted with mutual respect for individuals, and freedom from intolerance. In all of our pursuits, we strive at once for excellence and diversity, recognizing that openness and inclusion produce true quality. These values underlie our three institutional responsibilities.
UCLA Values
- quality
- respect
- excellence
- committed
| Headquarter | 405 Hilgard Ave United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ucla.edu/ |
| Founding Date | 1919 |
| Tel | <<not-applicable>> |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | UCLE |
| Jobs | hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1467069647625 |
UCLA Competitors
UCLA competitors include Ucsd, UCSB, USC, and UC Berkeley. UCLA ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UCLA 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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UCLA Employees
UCLA has 33147 employees. 138 employees at UCLA have reviewed UCLA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 138 UCLA 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 UCLA are not very pleased with their total compensation at UCLA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UCLA are generally satisfied with their team. 138 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at UCLA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UCLA believe the environment at UCLA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UCLA is moderate. About 76% of the employees at UCLA work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at UCLA are generally 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
UCLA employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UCLA report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at UCLA have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
73% of UCLA employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UCLA employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
69% of UCLA employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
UCLA employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
70% of UCLA employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining UCLA - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining UCLA is that the company was unprepared on their first day. UCLA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.
UCLA KPIs and OKRs
At UCLA 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of UCLA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 UCLA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
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UCLA CEO & Leadership
UCLA CEO - Gene Block
69 /100
Gene’s approval rate is just above average, putting Gene in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Gene Block is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits UCLA offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Gene is most liked by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to UCLA’s competitors, Gene Block ranks just below USC’s CEO Carol L. Folt. With Gene’s leadership, UCLA employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Office Culture. Gene was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
UCLA Leadership
The UCLA Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Gene Block, Director Emmanuel Iheke, and Member of Internal Vice President Office Saagarika Verma
Gene Block CEO / President
Gene Block serves as the CEO / President of UCLA.
Emmanuel Iheke Director
Emmanuel Iheke serves as the Director of UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC). Emmanuel started at... read more
Saagarika Verma Member of Internal Vice President Office
Saagarika Verma serves as the Member of Internal Vice President Office of UCLA Undergraduate Students Association... read more
Armando Olea Campus Financial Retention Director, Financial Supports Comission
Armando Olea serves as the Campus Financial Retention Director, Financial Supports Comission of UCLA Undergraduate... read more
Andrew Wang Director
Andrew Wang serves as the Director of UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC). Andrew currently resides... read more
Jamie Kennerk External Vice President
Jamie Kennerk serves as the External Vice President of UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC). Jamie... read more
Alyssa Fong General Legislative Advocate with the External Vice President
Alyssa Fong serves as the General Legislative Advocate with the External Vice President of UCLA Undergraduate Students... read more
Ambika Verma LEAN IN Co-Director
Ambika Verma serves as the LEAN IN Co-Director of UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC). Ambika... read more
UCLA Salaries
How much does UCLA pay?
How much do people at UCLA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UCLA is $132,199, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,189, or $63 per hour.
At UCLA, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,257 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,146 annually. Average UCLA salaries by department include: IT at $78,839, Customer Support at $68,554, Business Development at $155,524, and Design at $121,470. Half of UCLA salaries are above $131,189.
66 employees at UCLA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 216 ratings) while 60 employees at UCLA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 72 ratings).
Salaries contributed from UCLA employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and Senior Designer. Comparably data has a total of 19 salary records from UCLA employees.
Last updated 25 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $244k | $244k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $274k | $274k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$132,199*
Average Compensation
$131,189*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
UCLA Salaries by City
UCLA Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at UCLA
Diverse employees at UCLA score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing UCLA in the Top 50% 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 UCLA across various culture dimensions.
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UCLA Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
UCLA PTO
UCLA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is UCLA's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UCLA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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UCLA Careers
UCLA Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in UCLA on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 11% | |
IT | 11% | |
Operations | 9% | |
HR | 7% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
Beverly Hills | 5% | |
Seattle | 5% | |
New York City | 5% | |
Portland | 2% | |
Other | 30% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding UCLA
What is UCLA address?
UCLA location is at 405 Hilgard Ave
Who is the CEO of UCLA?
UCLA CEO is Gene Block, their score by employees is 69
What is UCLA eNPS?
The eNPS for UCLA is 9
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in UCLA?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 145k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in UCLA?
The average salaries for Marketing in UCLA is 147k
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