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      Risepoint

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      Risepoint reviews

      3.1

      49% would recommend to a friend

      (417 total reviews)

      Fernando Bleichmar

      61% approve of CEO

      38% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Culture & values

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Senior management

      Risepoint has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 417 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Risepoint 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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      417 reviews
      2.0
      Sep 25, 2025

      Great Immediate Leadership and Meaningful Work, But Upper Management Is Out of Touch

      Enrollment specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Working with students and partner colleges is genuinely rewarding—helping people reach their goals is the best part of the job. My direct manager was fantastic: they listen, advocate for the team, and truly care about our success. Before the buyout (from Wiley, a great company), there was a lot of autonomy and trust—I felt like I was running my own business, and with decades of sales experience, I thrived in that environment.

      Cons

      Since the acquisition, trust has eroded. Micromanagement from the executive level has replaced the autonomy that once made this role great. Leadership is disconnected from the realities of the job—either not listening or not acting when issues are raised, even when our managers do their best to escalate concerns. The metrics are unrealistic and seem more about appearing busy than achieving real results. The new system rollout was poorly executed, stripping away useful functionality and making it harder to meet already high expectations. Compensation does not reflect the workload or responsibility, and promised improvements often go unfulfilled.

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      Risepoint Response
      5mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed perspective. We appreciate your many years of commitment and are glad to hear that the work itself and the support of your direct manager were meaningful parts of your experience. The impact our teams have on our partners and their students, along with strong frontline leadership, is core to who we aim to be. We also hear your concerns and the challenges that can come with organizational change following an acquisition. Transitions of this scale can affect how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how supported teams feel, and we recognize that these shifts have not always landed as intended. Feedback like this is taken seriously and shared internally as we continue to evaluate how we lead, measure success, and support our teams more effectively. We remain committed to learning from experiences like yours and to improving how we listen to and empower our people. Thank you again for sharing your honest feedback and for the contributions you made during your time with us.
      2.0
      Feb 4, 2025

      Australian division lacking an education focus, micromanaged

      Learning designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The workplace offers flexibility with its work-from-home arrangements, a significant benefit. However, this flexibility comes at the cost of intense micromanagement. While working remotely, employees must complete detailed timesheets, attend frequent manager check-ins, and fill out numerous long production forms with hundreds of checkpoints and zero room to move. The level of monitoring and documentation required often detracts from productive work time and creates an atmosphere of distrust through autocratic, centralised authority.

      Cons

      The workplace culture is heavily bureaucratic, with a rigid, top-down management approach and little understanding of mainstream management approaches. Communication about academic partners is often negative, which creates unnecessary 'us and them' tension and impacts project delivery and workplace culture. Despite offering generous educational benefits, including subsidised university opportunities, there appears to be limited engagement with or understanding of the education sector at the management level. This results in an overly process-driven culture that prioritises control over staff achievements. The company's learning design approach lags behind other Australian OPM providers, demonstrating stronger academic partnerships, more education-focused leadership, and more professional and rewarding workplaces.

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      Risepoint Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. As we continue moving through our international integration, we will take your feedback into consideration. As you know, our systems are student-centered, and we are always focused on ensuring that students and partners receive the most optimal experience that that complies with internal and external standards. We will continue to evolve to ensure we have the best practices and processes to do this.
      5.0
      Feb 18, 2025

      Dream job

      Learning designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible work hours Strong client focus Tailored learning design solutions Evidence based learning design Professional growth opportunities abound Remote team that feels like family Quality is clearly defined Focused on growth Well resourced

      Cons

      Occasionally (once a month) early/late meetings to accomodate global time zones.

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      Risepoint Response
      1y
      We are thrilled you have been enjoying your time at Risepoint and thank you for your commitment to making it a great place to work. Together, we will continue to help universities and students reach new heights. Thank you for your feedback!
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