Does Empowerly pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Empowerly employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Empowerly. This rating has decreased by 22% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Empowerly?

61% of Empowerly employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Empowerly 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Empowerly?

Counselor (15) , Operations (4) , Sales (4) , Account Executive (3) , Admissions Counselor (3) , College Admissions Counselor (3) , Essay Editor (3) , Marketing (3) , Anonymous Employee- Former Employee (2) , Anonymous (2) , College Admissions Consultant (2) , College Counselor (2) , Editor (2) , Essay Reviewer (2) , Former Admissions Officer (2)

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

"The team is amazing, always supportive and willing to help." ((in 11 reviews)); "My colleagues are amazing and I've learned so much in my role at Empowerly." ((in 9 reviews)); "The flexibility is the biggest part." ((in 3 reviews)); "Although it’s a startup, we get a competitive benefits package (health insurance, PTO and 401k)." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The leadership is controlling and abusive; they need to know what's going on at all times, and require employees to get their approval before doing anything, which does nothing but hinder progress and waste time." ((in 7 reviews)); "average hourly pay" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Empowerly locations?

San Francisco , Abilene , Austin , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Chicago , Homewood , Albany , New York , Ann Arbor , Washington , Sacramento , San Mateo , San Jose , Denver , Bellevue , Philadelphia , Miami

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Empowerly reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

Hanmei Wu

61% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Empowerly has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Empowerly 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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Reviews by job title

70 reviews

5.0

Jan 13, 2025

A great place to work

College admissions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Empowerly provides everything needed to excel as a counselor. The students are inspiring, and the support from the team is phenomenal.

Cons

None so far! Keep up the great work

5.0

Jan 12, 2025

Incredible mission and supportive team

Admissions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with students is fulfilling, and the training Empowerly provides is top-notch. The collaborative team culture is a huge plus.

Cons

Not really any cons, remote work can be a bit lonely at times.

5.0

Jan 11, 2025

Rewarding and supportive workplace

Counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Empowerly offers great training and resources, and the collaborative culture among counselors makes work exciting to do every day. Helping students succeed is the best part of the job.

Cons

None that come to mind.

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Essay Editor

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Test Preparation Tutor

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