Is Brandeis University a good company to work for?

Brandeis University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 911 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Brandeis University to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Brandeis University have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant .

Does Brandeis University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brandeis University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brandeis University. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brandeis University?

71% of Brandeis University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brandeis University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brandeis University?

Teaching Assistant (55) , Research Assistant (50) , Graduate Student (22) , Graduate Research Assistant (19) , Student Worker (16) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (14) , PhD Student (13) , Postdoctoral Fellow (13) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (10) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (10) , PhD Graduate Student (8) , Professor (8) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (8) , Office Assistant (7) , Research Associate (7)

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

"People here are great and is part of the reason why work is enjoyable." ((in 66 reviews)); "Highly flexible hours and conditions" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good benefits not much else good" ((in 38 reviews)); "Staffs are friendly and willing to help." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work environment to work in" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"pay is low and there are better on campus jobs" ((in 59 reviews)); "Universities generally offer low salary" ((in 35 reviews)); "Bad hours and bad management" ((in 9 reviews)); "low morale not a lot of care put into our jobs" ((in 4 reviews)); "Its senior management is filled with people who understand its needs and not." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brandeis University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Brandeis University locations?

Waltham , Boston , Brookline , Cambridge , North Waltham , Watertown , Livingston , Brooklyn , New York , Brattleboro , Los Angeles , Framingham , Salem , Somerville , Weston , South Waltham

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4.2

71% would recommend to a friend

(855 total reviews)

Ron Liebowitz

38% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Brandeis University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 855 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Brandeis 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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855 reviews

2.0

Dec 5, 2025

Very poor pay

Lecturer

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Pros

High ranking university with some good professors

Cons

Poor work environment and pay

5.0

Nov 25, 2025

Chill job

Stock room assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible and friendly environment

Cons

I don't anything to say

3.0

Nov 24, 2025

Nice but

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Brandeis is a college with an active and welcoming community. Colleagues are helpful and students relatively serious.

Cons

They however pay less than average in the area and have been through some issues with management and finances in the recent past.

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