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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Harper College reviews

4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(171 total reviews)

Avis Proctor

80% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

Harper College has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 171 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Harper College 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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Race / Ethnicity

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

171 reviews

3.0

Jun 17, 2026

Some good some bad

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on department, opportunity to learn new skills

Cons

The office politics are rampant.

4.0

May 21, 2026

Good place to work, but lots of politics

Math tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is good to work here

Cons

Just a lot of politics

4.0

May 15, 2026

Supportive colleagues but lack of health benefits

Adjunct faculty

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues. Harper is one of the better community colleges to work at. Admin and other full-time faculty have been nice and helpful.

Cons

No health benefits. Only get courses after full-time faculty have met their load.

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Jobs at Harper College

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