James Cook University
    (5 reviews)

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    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380
    The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world1. James Cook University Australia established its Singapore campus in 2003 as part of its expressed intent of internationalising its activities and offers a suite of university level programs at the Singapore campus covering the areas of Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Education, Science, Commerce, Accounting, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Games Design, Tourism and Hospitality. James Cook University offers Higher Degree by Research programs such as Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and pathways to a higher degree.Additionally, the campus offers courses at the pre-university level, specifically designed to provide pathways for students who are unable to immediately meet university entrance standards.The Singapore campus of James Cook University is located at Sims Drive. The campus provides students with access to a full range of facilities and services to support their learning. These include lecture and seminar rooms, library and associated study facilities, computer laboratories, aquaculture research and teaching facility, financial lab and access to a variety of sporting facilities.

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    What’s it like working at James Cook University?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at James Cook University appreciate the good work culture, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth through promotions and the ability to move between departments. Some reviewers also highlight great management and the positive work environment where they can meet interesting people.

    However, there are potential challenges mentioned, such as instances where actions do not align with words, issues with management in certain departments and office politics, a perceived lack of work-life balance for some roles like admin, below-average salaries for non-academic or non-management positions, difficult internal processes, and a lack of recognition and limited career progression opportunities for some employees.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Learning Technologist
    Jan 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It was a good experience
    The good thingsThe work culture is good
    The challengesSometimes people don't preach what they say
    3.0
    Student services executive
    Jan 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Not recommended to work here. Too much politics and no career advancement.
    The good thingsGood working colleagues
    The challengesBad management with lots of office politics. No work life balance for the admin department. Below average salary.
    3.0
    Manager, Student Affairs
    Apr 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Speciality in Student Service
    The good thingsThe company has helped me to grow professionally by providing opportunity to get promotion and also move to other department to learn more things
    The challengesThe weakness of the company's management team is seen in bad management certain department
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