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

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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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5.0

Nov 24, 2025

Research Assistant

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Good Pay for a Research Assistant

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Part time hours for this position

2.0

Nov 13, 2025

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Flexible Schedule, good staff rapport.

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HR has officially told current staff that despite the MA Hiring Range being included in job postings becoming law, your offer will be at the lowest or below the posted hiring range. Don't waste your time.

2.0

Nov 5, 2025

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benefits of furthering your education

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Because it is a private University, they get their funding through specific means and then people are allowed to break rules because "their parents donate a lot of money." It's insane how political it was.

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