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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(191 total reviews)

Nivine Megahed

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

National Louis University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 191 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Louis 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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191 reviews
2.0
Nov 17, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

One thing that has been consistently good at NLU is the schedule flexibility. I truly feel that my superiors understand that my family is my priority...although, the current administration seems to be backtracking on some of these policies.

Cons

The pay is horrible compared to similar positions at other universities.

3.0
May 6, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility Allowed to work at different campuses Upgrades technology at most campuses

Cons

Not a great integration of software programs Communication re: performance and future teaching assignments erratic

1.0
Mar 2, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Little micromanagement, good work-life balance with standard hours, the Chicago campus is in a good central location in the Loop, friendly colleagues that are genuinely good people and an overall strong sense of community. Your colleagues here are easily approachable and everyone will pitch in to help you get your work done. "That's not in my job description" is a phrase you'll rarely hear from anyone.

Cons

The new management team values enrollment numbers and money over education. Immediate supervisors have little knowledge of workers' abilities and often give inconsistent and confusing performance feedback. There is little-to-no room for advancement unless you change departments or campus. Since the new president took over, there have been increased lay-offs and frequent staff departures. The university is slowly adopting a "for profit" mentality, creating a more corporate atmosphere, which is a departure from the institution's former academic feel. Supervisors seem to have little interest in their employee's career growth and aspirations.

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