Does National University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National University. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National University?

49% of National University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National University 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National University?

Enrollment Advisor (103) , Admissions Advisor (39) , Adjunct Faculty (25) , Adjunct Professor (24) , Academic and Finance Advisor (15) , Enrollment Specialist (15) , Academic Advisor (14) , Advisor (11) , Center Assistant (10) , Director (10) , Manager (8) , Adjunct Instructor (7) , Admissions Counselor (7) , Assistant Professor (7) , Associate Professor (7)

What are the pros of working at National University according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and time off" ((in 88 reviews)); "I work on the marketing team and the people are great." ((in 52 reviews)); "Community and culture great company." ((in 32 reviews)); "great coworkers" ((in 30 reviews)); "Being able to work from home" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National University according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and some of the shifts you have to work are at odd times." ((in 108 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 45 reviews)); "Leadership is horrible." ((in 34 reviews)); "Low salaries across the board except for administration" ((in 31 reviews)); "bad upper management, low wages, lack of advancement" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about National University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed National University locations?

San Diego , Scottsdale , La Jolla , Los Angeles , Phoenix , Fresno , Prescott Valley , Prescott , Dallas , Woodland Hills , Gilbert , California City , Sacramento , Pleasant Hill , San Francisco , San Jose , Laurel , Atlanta , Scripps Ranch , Evanston , Norfolk , New York , Green Bay , Arizona City , Chandler , Coolidge , Mesa , Paris , Washington , Charlotte

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Low Pay ... Too Much Work - Academic and Finance Counselor I National University Employee Review

2.0

Feb 10, 2026

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Pros

Great holiday schedule for time off.

Cons

You are doing the job of several people. Most colleges separate these functions. But National University consolidated 3 roles into one and did NOT offer adequate pay for it. Take the job description and run it into either chatgpt and ask what reasonable pay should be or just compare it to other institutions. You will see how unfair the workload and pay is.

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Hello, we value your feedback and thank you for taking time to leave a review about your experience. We are disheartened to hear you had a less than positive experience with us. We would like the opportunity to speak with you, please reach out to your HR Business Partner at askhr@nu.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.

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5.0

May 16, 2026

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Pros

The University has taken tangible and meaningful steps toward fulfilling its mission in an increasingly thoughtful and responsible way. There is a genuine commitment among leaders to collaborate more effectively and work together in support of shared goals. The 403(b) match is an outstanding benefit, and the PTO/sick leave offerings are equally strong and greatly appreciated.

Cons

One ongoing challenge is the imbalance between the volume of work and the number of people available to support it. Teams are highly committed, but workloads can at times exceed current staffing capacity.

1.0

Jun 29, 2026

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Pros

The two pros of working at NU are: remote work and inexpensive healthcare benefits compared to other companies. Working from home is nice but other than that, there are no pros.

Cons

No room for growth, extremely toxic work culture, leadership micromanages but is not helpful. Everything is so poorly run and students and employees suffer because of it. Also, the pay is incredibly low - you’re doing the work of an academic advisor and a financial aid advisor but for $21 an hour. Leadership manipulates employees by crying in meetings, forces employees to be on camera for 8 hours straight, and subjects everyone to toxic positivity. This was one of the worst working environments I have ever experienced.

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