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?

"The benefits are good but could be better." ((in 89 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)); "Work from home, flexible schedule, pet insurance" ((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 116 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 47 reviews)); "Low salaries across the board except for administration" ((in 35 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lost message." ((in 35 reviews)); "bad upper management, low wages, lack of advancement" ((in 17 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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What a mess. - Anonymous employee National University Employee Review

2.0

Jul 1, 2015

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Benefits are good. Facilities are nice. Most employees work hard and have pride in their work. Education benefits are the best reason to work here.

Cons

So many... Management doesn't understand education or business. Chancellor wouldn't know strategy if it hit him in the face. Decisions are made on a whim and changed just as quickly. Cronyism is rampant. Chancellor has surrounded himself with yes-men who protect this emperor with no clothes. Institution has a huge "endowment" yet claims that it can't pay employees a competitive salary since it's "non profit". Students are no longer respected as anything more than revenue.

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5.0

May 16, 2026

Avp-operations

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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

Academic and finance advisor

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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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