Is Hofstra University a good company to work for?

Hofstra University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 549 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Hofstra University to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Hofstra University have been left by employees working as Graduate Assistant , Adjunct Professor and Student Aide .

Does Hofstra University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hofstra University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hofstra University. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hofstra University?

83% of Hofstra University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hofstra University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hofstra University?

Resident Safety Representative (21) , Student Aide (15) , Graduate Assistant (14) , Adjunct Professor (12) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Assistant Professor (8) , Lifeguard (8) , Resident Assistant (8) , Adjunct Assistant Professor (7) , Assistant Dean (7) , Administrator (6) , Hofstra University Student Assistant (6) , Math Tutor (6) , Professor (6) , Student Worker (6)

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

"Flexible hours when working for Math department" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great benefits and the campus is nice." ((in 25 reviews)); "Organized and people are nice." ((in 22 reviews)); "Great coworkers that are helpful." ((in 19 reviews)); "You do get an hour lunch and the campus is beautiful." ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and not many hoirs" ((in 48 reviews)); "low salary and work hours" ((in 31 reviews)); "Students may have a low wage" ((in 8 reviews)); "Senior leadership completely out of touch with their employees, pay is abysmal" ((in 6 reviews)); "Management is difficult to work with." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hofstra University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hofstra University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hofstra University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hofstra University locations?

Hempstead , New York , Hofstra Univ , Uniondale , Garden City , Brooklyn , Long Island-Queens , Fair Lawn , Nassau , Hicksville , Mineola , Stony Brook , Whitestone , Los Angeles , Exeter , West Haven , Newtown , Villanova , Hempstead Gardens

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4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(511 total reviews)

Stuart Rabinowitz

71% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Hofstra University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hofstra University 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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511 reviews

5.0

Apr 11, 2014

Exceptional work environment, brilliant educational opportunities

Hofstra university student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Hofstra is a melting pot for students, administrators, and faculty from all different walks of life. With 140 different major programs for students to choose from, employees interact with a plethora of different experiences on a daily basis. This free exchange of knowledge and ideas make the University an exceptional environment to foster creative thinking and innovation for all individuals.

Cons

Low compensation rate for Graduate Assistants (highest annual stipend amounts to $2,000) Student employees paid federal minimum wage, low chance for increasing that salary.

3.0

Mar 22, 2014

Has been a decent experience. However, there are definite changes that the school should look into.

Assistant dean

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits- especially vacation days Nice office space Flexible schedule

Cons

Oftentimes institution has a reactive instead of proactive approach to things Feel like the institution is run like a business instead of an institution of learning Culture is very interesting- people trying to one up each other all the time and a lot of gossiping Pay and raises could definitely improve- very low

3.0

Mar 13, 2014

Typical office environment

Entry-level

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally supportive office working environment that appreciates the successes of employees. Up-to-date technology, comfortable working environment, and good intra- and inter-office rapport.

Cons

Coworkers will occasionally 'tattle' on other employees instead of addressing a problem or complaint directly. Lots of gossip and in-group versus out-group dynamic affect employee interaction. Lack of parking.

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