Is CAL State LA a good company to work for?

CAL State LA has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 578 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at CAL State LA to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CAL State LA have been left by employees working as Graduate Assistant , Student Assistant and Adjunct Professor .

Does CAL State LA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAL State LA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAL State LA. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CAL State LA?

79% of CAL State LA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CAL State LA 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAL State LA?

Student Assistant (48) , Lecturer (17) , Graduate Assistant (16) , Adjunct Professor (11) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Assistant Professor (9) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Adjunct Faculty (7) , Graduate Research Assistant (7) , Associate Professor (6) , Instructional Student Assistant (6) , Professor (6) , Adjunct Lecturer (5) , Administrative Support Coordinator (5) , Graduate Student (5)

What are the pros of working at CAL State LA according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits for contract employees are great." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great people to work with who care about furthering student success and is flexible to work around your school schedule." ((in 25 reviews)); "Supervisors are great mentors and more than willing to help" ((in 15 reviews)); "flexible hours work perfectly with school schedule" ((in 12 reviews)); "staff is great and caring" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CAL State LA according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low and it could have been better" ((in 62 reviews)); "Parking is awful and can be really challenging in the morning" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low salary, little room for growth." ((in 9 reviews)); "life balance, management and administration" ((in 9 reviews)); "Pays minimum wage for student assistant" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed CAL State LA locations?

Los Angeles , Grand Rapids , Bakersfield , Alhambra , Cerritos , Fullerton , Inglewood , Long Beach , North Hollywood , Pasadena , Playa del Rey , Torrance , San Luis Obispo , Las Vegas , East Los Angeles , Cal Acres

CAL State LA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(514 total reviews)

William A. Covino

61% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

CAL State LA has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 514 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CAL State LA 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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514 reviews

2.0

Sep 20, 2015

Tough place for staff who actually care about students, professional development

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The students are great and I love to help them. They are thirsty for knowledge and support, so many of whom lack the resources and moral support at home to make them successful in higher education.

Cons

No one seems to want to be there. So many students wish they were anywhere but Cal State LA, faculty have chips on their shoulders about working there, and staff are not in the least interested in developing their skills and knowledge. And why should they? The University does absolutely nothing to invest in or encourage staff professional development. It's embarrassing the types of workshops and seminars that pass as "professional development." And of course, how can I not mention how HORRIFICALLY underpaid the staff are? Even Fresno State pays their staff better than Cal State LA. Needless to say, I'm looking to greener pastures.

4.0

Jun 9, 2015

Cal State University Los Angeles

Assistive technology coordinator

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Pros

Friendly staff, diverse environment, fair wages, a place to grow your skills. Laid back environment. Free fitness opportunities. Travel. Equipment provided for work.

Cons

Management rife with cronies and the hiring of friends. Old staffers won't retire though they are awful at their jobs. Entrenchment a problem. Union mismanaged and basically worthless. New president is starting to make serious changes!

2.0

Aug 21, 2014

Pay is Horrible

Lecturer

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Pros

I love working here because no one really pays attention to what you're doing. As a lecturer, I could come and go any time, didn't have to attend in faculty meetings, or come in days you're not teaching. Autonomy is great!!

Cons

For the amount of education you need, the pay is pretty poor. No one wants to do more than their share. A few new buildings, but the rest of the campus is falling apart. Many of lecture halls are dilapidated, old, and worn. Quite depressing atmosphere. Faculty are not appreciated and are expected to give way more than they receive.

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