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

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

171 reviews

4.0

Jan 30, 2014

n/a

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked in an international students' office. It is good.

Cons

As a community college, it is good

4.0

Feb 18, 2012

Workplace with work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance vacation time holidays low pressure benefits

Cons

Same repeatative work Less chances of getting new chalanges

5.0

Jun 3, 2024

good

Cleaner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy and reliable also alot of friendly people

Cons

time consuming and alot of work

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Jobs at Harper College

Clerk - Police Records

Graphic Designer - Multimedia

Lab Technician - Chemistry

Coordinator - Wellness Program

Student Aide - Library Services