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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Reviews by job title

171 reviews

5.0

May 28, 2022

Good working environment

Sales data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team and nice managers.

Cons

Lower salary and repetitive tasks.

5.0

Feb 12, 2022

Great Place to work

Student aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Convenient. Easy to apply. Flexible Hours

Cons

Low Salary for Students who work for the College.

3.0

Jun 2, 2011

OK place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people and nice campus

Cons

Difficult to advance as internal candidate

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Jobs at Harper College

Clerk - Police Records

Lab Technician - Chemistry

Graphic Designer - Multimedia

Coordinator - Wellness Program

Student Aide - Library Services