Having worked in a university environment for almost 4 years now, one thing that never fails to frustrate is the bureaucracy. If you're part of an IT department like I am, the best thing to do in most situations is work with upper management as best you can so that they will leave you alone, and let you do your job. There's nothing worse than having your boss asks you to do something computer related, when he/she knows just enough to be dangerous, but still doesn't have a clue about the realities of the IT world, and you somehow have to tell him or her, "No." Anyways, as many of the posts above have said, it's a really nice environment to work in with pretty kick ass benefits and scheduling. And if you're in a good department, there's never dull moment, as people's needs are so diverse, that they constantly challenge you to learn more, and find creative solutions to problems as they arise. I hope you enjoy yourself!
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Having worked in a university environment for almost 4 years now, one thing that never fails to frustrate is the bureaucracy. If you're part of an IT department like I am, the best thing to do in most situations is work with upper management as best you can so that they will leave you alone, and let you do your job. There's nothing worse than having your boss asks you to do something computer related, when he/she knows just enough to be dangerous, but still doesn't have a clue about the realities of the IT world, and you somehow have to tell him or her, "No." Anyways, as many of the posts above have said, it's a really nice environment to work in with pretty kick ass benefits and scheduling. And if you're in a good department, there's never dull moment, as people's needs are so diverse, that they constantly challenge you to learn more, and find creative solutions to problems as they arise. I hope you enjoy yourself!