Is Northeastern University a good company to work for?

Northeastern University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 4,003 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Northeastern University to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northeastern University have been left by employees working as Instructional Assistant , Peer Tutor and Tutor .

Does Northeastern University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northeastern University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northeastern University. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northeastern University?

80% of Northeastern University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northeastern University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northeastern University?

Teaching Assistant (255) , Research Assistant (240) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (217) , Graduate Research Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (117) , Administrative Assistant (46) , PhD Student (45) , Rso Proctor (38) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (37) , Academic Advisor (27) , Program Manager (23) , Project Manager (23) , Assistant Director (22) , Proctor (22) , Associate Director (20)

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

"Benefits were great and were added to every year" ((in 184 reviews)); "Great people and resources for sure" ((in 162 reviews)); "The flexible hours and relatively stress" ((in 90 reviews)); "My colleagues and students are all great." ((in 83 reviews)); "good work environment and students" ((in 61 reviews))

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

"low pay but great in any other way!" ((in 169 reviews)); "Low salary and extremely understaffed" ((in 97 reviews)); "Poor leadership in the department and inability to promote." ((in 44 reviews)); "poor management, actually working more than the amount you get paid" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor communication between trainers and staff" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Northeastern University locations?

Boston , Seattle , San Jose , Oakland , Burlington , Portland , San Francisco , Malden , New York , Nahant , Chicago , Cambridge , Arlington , Boston , Charlotte , Dallas , Bostonia , Skillman , Paris , Batavia , Richmond , Stafford , Albany , Hicksville , Rye , Washington , San Antonio , Mayaguez , Hendersonville , Columbus

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4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,543 total reviews)

Joseph E. Aoun

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Northeastern University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,543 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Northeastern 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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4K reviews

5.0

Aug 27, 2014

International Student Experience

Graduate student

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Pros

Appealing campus and environment. Diversified culture and can make new friends. Excellent on-campus jobs, assistantships and co-op/internships. A way to experience professional world. Involvement with the community and service.

Cons

Needs to be patient and wait for the right time to grab the opportunity.

5.0

Aug 24, 2014

Research assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its good learn a lot good faculty and great research prospects

Cons

nothing i can think of

5.0

Aug 21, 2014

Excellent Graduate Research Assistant Experience

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

1. Big MIE department with built reputation; 2. Nice-temper advisor; 3. Consistent supporting funding; 4. Rich research resources including international conferences available in Boston, efficient networking system, complete library system in greater Boston.

Cons

Enlarged pathway students group ruined the students future and leave them no opportunities in the job market but to enter the graduate school or go back to their own countries

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