Question 1

Is American University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

American University has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,395 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at American University to a friend and 42% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about American University have been left by employees working as Graduate Student, Student Worker and Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Question 2

Does American University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at American University?

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77% of American University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated American University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at American University?

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Research Assistant (53), Administrative Assistant (36), Graduate Research Assistant (36), Teaching Assistant (31), Program Coordinator (27), Graduate Assistant (23), Adjunct Professor (22), Assistant Director (22), Student Worker (20), Director (19), Graduate Teaching Assistant (15), Program Assistant (15), Assistant Professor (12), Front Desk Receptionist (12), Resident Assistant (11)

Question 5

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

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"The AU community was very supportive and provided great benefits for staff." ((in 107 reviews)); "people you work with are great and really care" ((in 85 reviews)); "Flexible hours; very understanding of your school schedule/commitment" ((in 49 reviews)); "campus is beautiful and there are a lot of things to participate in on campus" ((in 42 reviews)); "I liked working with great colleagues." ((in 42 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Adjunct pay is low and you definitely need a day job." ((in 107 reviews)); "Salaries are low and not comparable to other universities in the DC AREA." ((in 60 reviews)); "Lack of structural organization and incompetent management." ((in 28 reviews)); "Upper management is hostile to unionization and indifferent towards employee needs/requests (prompting creation of said union)." ((in 9 reviews)); "Lack of opportunity for advancement" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about American University layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American University layoffs and their outlook for job security at American University in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed American University locations?

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Washington, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Washington, Chicago, Newport News, Alexandria, Woodbridge, New York, Dallas, Columbia, Bethesda, Kensington, Orlando, Boston, Tysons Corner, Tenleytown, Spring Valley

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