Is Montclair State University a good company to work for?

Montclair State University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 613 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Montclair State University to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Montclair State University have been left by employees working as Graduate Research Assistant , Research Assistant and Graduate Assistant .

Does Montclair State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Montclair State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Montclair State University. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Montclair State University?

82% of Montclair State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Montclair State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Montclair State University?

Adjunct Professor (28) , Graduate Assistant (24) , Research Assistant (16) , Graduate Research Assistant (13) , Student Assistant (12) , Assistant Professor (11) , Resident Assistant (11) , Director (9) , Student Worker (9) , Associate Professor (7) , Program Assistant (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (6) , Graduate Student (5) , Lifeguard (5)

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

"the people were great at this job" ((in 47 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and my department is very flexible" ((in 22 reviews)); "Really nice and friendly staff" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible hours based on your classes" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Stipend pay is low and you cannot survive off of it" ((in 47 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and inconvenient" ((in 18 reviews)); "Its not the best salary" ((in 9 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities here are limited." ((in 5 reviews)); "There could be better communication between the student and leadership team regarding changing policies at MSU." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Montclair State University locations?

Montclair , Upper Montclair , Jersey City , Newark , Paterson , New York , Bloomfield , Clifton , Little Falls , Montclair Heights , Hackettstown , Bridgewater , Edison , Elizabeth , Glen Rock , Irvington , Morristown , New Milford , Nutley , Succasunna , Teaneck , Wayne , Westwood , Woodbridge , New Paltz , West Nyack , San Diego , North Las Vegas

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4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(511 total reviews)

Jonathan GS Koppell

61% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Montclair State University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Montclair State 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

4.0

Jan 8, 2018

Graduate Assistant

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Pros

Good experience in teaching undergrad level courses with tuition and stipend benefits.

Cons

Very, very difficult for newcomers to the school to receive information/contact with their department to gain knowledge on the position/process.

4.0

Jan 1, 2018

Starting Point

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Campus provides a number of amenities

Cons

Departments have such strict silos that it's hard to get work done without multiple permissions

4.0

Nov 21, 2017

Graduate Assistant

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience in higher education and research. Gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of people in your field, which can always turn into a possible career route.

Cons

Not too many cons, aside from the parking and wifi issues.

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