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Des Moines University reviews

3.8

77% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)
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Angela L. Walker Franklin

71% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Des Moines University has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Des Moines University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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33 reviews
3.0
Aug 28, 2019

Awesome retirement match. Toxic culture.

Administrative staff
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

+ 100% retirement match up to 10% of your salary. + Facilities are excellent and the location is great (for now, moving in a few years) + Pay is above average

Cons

- Toxic culture: Senior administration (ELT) creates an environment where people gossip and departments don't work well together. They also often value the quantity of work over quality which makes work stressful and overbearing. People like to pass blame. - Moving away from our beautiful, established facilities just west of downtown in a few years to go to West Des Moines

3.0
Dec 25, 2015

A business or academic institution

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

DMU has pockets of brilliant scholars and solid leaders. It has a beautiful environment in a park like setting in the middle of a urban area. On paper and in theory, it has all the pieces necessary to be a highly successful private medical school. Its a good place for a new academic to get some resume building experience.

Cons

The biggest challenge at DMU is the leadership and the culture can't clearly decide if it is a business, run 365 days a year, or a academic institution with the accompanying culture of academic freedom, holiday breaks, and support services that match the mission. Faculty are expected to work in an office-like 8 - 4:30 time schedule,including summers, and traditional academic breaks. Most of the people in middle leadership roles are good people who are in the wrong job. Some should be in more responsible roles, others should move on to a new company.

4.0
May 13, 2026

Strong Team, Meaningful Growth and Real Impact

Marketing
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Collaborative, highly capable team producing high‑impact, award-winning work Strong mentorship that balances guidance, advocacy and opportunities to lead Increasing autonomy and trust over time, with room to grow and take ownership Supportive team environment with open communication and diverse perspectives Flexible work environment with strong benefits and wellness offerings Opportunity to contribute strategically and build confidence as a subject matter expert

Cons

Cross‑functional work can require time to build context and relationships, especially for newer team members Busy periods tied to major initiatives can create shifting priorities and added pressure Career pathways and advancement structures are not always clearly defined across the organization Expectations for progression (including experience, education, internal tenure) can feel unclear

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