Vanderbilt University is a top private research university of about 6,500 undergraduates and 5,300 graduate and professional students. It is home to Peabody College, currently ranked one of the top Graduate Schools of Education according to U.S. News & World Report. The university comprises 10 schools, a distinguished medical center, a public policy center and The Freedom Forum First Amendment Center. Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development as well as a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The university is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top 15 universities by publications such as U.S. News & World Report, with several programs and disciplines ranking in the top 10. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 39

TOTAL RATINGS: 433

CEO: Jeffrey Balser

Joining Vanderbilt University - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Nashville, TN about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Nashville, TN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

At Vanderbilt University most employees said they received feedback once a month or once a quarter. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Vanderbilt University.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	34%
Once a quarter	33%
Once a year	33%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 50% of employees at Vanderbilt University said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Vanderbilt University employees earn $87,491. Vanderbilt University ranks in the Bottom 35% for compensation in Nashville, TN. Learn More about Salaries at Vanderbilt University.

Average Salaries at Vanderbilt University by Department

$72k*

Design

$79k*

Marketing

$82k*

Operations

$52k*

Admin

$102k*

Business Dev

$74k*

Finance

$60k*

Customer Support

$90k*

$105k*

$107k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Vanderbilt University, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Vanderbilt University the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Vanderbilt University, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	34%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	33%
Career Advancement Opportunities	33%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	50%
1 hour	25%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	29%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	14%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Vanderbilt University ranks in the Top 35% of companies for professional development in Nashville, TN. 80% of employees feel as though Vanderbilt University is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 50% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Vanderbilt University.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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