Is Wellesley College a good company to work for?

Wellesley College has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 315 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Wellesley College to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Wellesley College have been left by employees working as Research Assistant , Student Worker and Visiting Lecturer .

Does Wellesley College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wellesley College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wellesley College. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wellesley College?

79% of Wellesley College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wellesley College 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wellesley College?

Research Assistant (18) , Student Worker (15) , Visiting Lecturer (10) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Student Assistant (7) , Assistant (4) , Resident Assistant (4) , Teaching Assistant (3) , Tutor (3) , Administrator (2) , Admissions Assistant (2) , Development (2) , Help Desk Support (2) , Intern (2) , Lab Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Wellesley College according to real employee reviews?

"Safe and beautiful campus; summer hours; followed the school's holiday schedule" ((in 22 reviews)); "The college offers good benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "People here are nice and inclusive" ((in 18 reviews)); "Flexible hours and low" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great work environment and" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Wellesley College according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay but that is typical of work" ((in 21 reviews)); "Low morale in some departments due to these concerns and to a constant expectation to do more with less." ((in 10 reviews)); "Low salaries for staff; zero pay transparency." ((in 5 reviews)); "Management does not listen to complaints and gives little support" ((in 5 reviews)); "The culture also requires a constant attention to work." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Wellesley College locations?

Wellesley , Boston , Wellesley Hills , Newark , Worcester , Roxbury

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4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(290 total reviews)

Paula A. Johnson

61% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

Wellesley College has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 290 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Wellesley College 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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290 reviews

5.0

Jul 20, 2026

Supportive environment

Lab technician

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment; there is lots of support.

Cons

It is in an expensive area, which isn't 100% a con but can be difficult for housing.

5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Great Place

Dispatcher

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Friendly Great team Location Salary Beautiful campus

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5.0

Jun 25, 2025

Amazing job!

Botanic garden assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, supportive environment, they put a lot of trust in you

Cons

Honestly, none! I loved working there.

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