Does Harper College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harper College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harper College. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harper College?

86% of Harper College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harper College 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harper College?

Adjunct Faculty (7) , Student Aide (7) , Adjunct Instructor (5) , Adjunct Professor (5) , Instructor (4) , Manager (4) , Receptionist (4) , Academic Advisor (3) , Administrative Secretary (3) , Computer Lab Aide (3) , Adjunct (2) , Assistant Professor (2) , College Student Aide (2) , Library Assistant (2) , Professor (2)

What are the pros of working at Harper College according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and very welcoming" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good benefits/ good work" ((in 13 reviews)); "Flexible hours and schedules are made far in advance" ((in 7 reviews)); "My colleagues are great and make it such a warm and welcome place to work." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great benefits and coworkers are amazing." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harper College according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay given the amount of time and work." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low Salary for Students who work for the College." ((in 6 reviews)); "I went from teaching 4 classes to 1." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Harper College layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Harper College layoffs and their outlook for job security at Harper College in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Harper College locations?

Palatine , Chicago , Schaumburg , Gilberts , Prospect Heights

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Manager - Manager Harper College Employee Review

5.0

Nov 27, 2025

Manager

Current employee

Palatine, IL

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and coworkers are amazing.

Cons

Everyone stays so long, it’s hard to move up in some areas.

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5.0

Feb 17, 2026

Writing tutor

Former employee, less than 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved working with students on their writing.

Cons

None that I can think of at this time.

3.0

Jun 17, 2026

Anonymous employee

Current employee, more than 10 years

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on department, opportunity to learn new skills

Cons

The office politics are rampant.

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15 jobs in United States

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Harper College reviews FAQs

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harper College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harper College. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.
86% of Harper College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Harper College 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.
The top reviewed jobs include
Adjunct Faculty(7) ;
Student Aide(7) ;
Adjunct Instructor(5) ;
Adjunct Professor(5) ;
Instructor(4) ;
Manager(4) ;
Receptionist(4) ;
Academic Advisor(3) ;
Administrative Secretary(3) ;
Computer Lab Aide(3) ;
Adjunct(2) ;
Assistant Professor(2) ;
College Student Aide(2) ;
Library Assistant(2) ;
Professor(2) .
Users say... "Great people and very welcoming" "Good benefits/ good work" "Flexible hours and schedules are made far in advance" "My colleagues are great and make it such a warm and welcome place to work." "Great benefits and coworkers are amazing."
Users say... "Low pay given the amount of time and work." "Low Salary for Students who work for the College." "I went from teaching 4 classes to 1."
Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Harper College layoffs and their outlook for job security at Harper College in 2026.

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harper College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harper College. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.
86% of Harper College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Harper College 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.
The top reviewed jobs include
Adjunct Faculty(7) ;
Student Aide(7) ;
Adjunct Instructor(5) ;
Adjunct Professor(5) ;
Instructor(4) ;
Manager(4) ;
Receptionist(4) ;
Academic Advisor(3) ;
Administrative Secretary(3) ;
Computer Lab Aide(3) ;
Adjunct(2) ;
Assistant Professor(2) ;
College Student Aide(2) ;
Library Assistant(2) ;
Professor(2) .
Users say... "Great people and very welcoming" "Good benefits/ good work" "Flexible hours and schedules are made far in advance" "My colleagues are great and make it such a warm and welcome place to work." "Great benefits and coworkers are amazing."
Users say... "Low pay given the amount of time and work." "Low Salary for Students who work for the College." "I went from teaching 4 classes to 1."
Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Harper College layoffs and their outlook for job security at Harper College in 2026.

Glassdoor

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Blog
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15 jobs in United States

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Manager - Academic Support Centers

Community Service Officer Supervisor

Sculpture Lab Tech/Studio Manager

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