Good pay and flexibility, but a cutthroat culture - Assistant Director of Admissions South University Employee Review

1.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Payment is good, Flexible schedule

Cons

They are 100% for profit, If you don't hit their target, You are out in a heartbeat. It's a dog eat dog environment, Sales oriented.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Several opportunities for continued developed

Cons

They have not updated the content of courses, so there is no strategy to incorporate AI into the online learning platform.

2.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Remote work - Supporting students can be rewarding

Cons

- Leadership feels disconnected from the day to day reality of the role. - They ask for feedback, but nothing changes. - Workload keeps increasing but pay and support don't follow. - Advising absorbs many gaps from other depts. - Accountability is limited, issues get passed around. - High pressure, constant scrutiny. - Disorganized processes and poor communication. - Very strong emphasis on enrollment and metrics but doesn't translate to student success. - Burnout is common and people don't stay.

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