DePaul University reviews

Where to begin? First, they pay well below any kind of competitive rate except for the fundraisers who are valued above all else. The rest of the staff are paid terribly and there are no raises or a chance for a promotion...EVER! They do give cost of living increases but these are piddly and even these are sometimes withheld. Then there is the environment, which is rigid and controlling and toxic with bullying bosses, no accountability and a culture of fear. Managers also do not ever give positive feedback. There is a huge disconnect between the mission of the university and how staff are treated and compensated. If you read the website, it's full of lies about how they value their staff and pay them competitive wages, etc. There is a huge turnover rate and it's not random. It's because of the culture and the way staff are treated. They don't care. People are disposable and dispensible to them. They would rather just hire someone else at very little money than bother to nurture and treat their current employees the way they deserve to be treated.

Low salaries compared to other similar institutions, both for staff and faculty; however, university administrators are paid more on average. Declines in enrollment, especially in graduate degree programs such as law and adult education (SNL), have resulted in both salary and hiring freezes. While health insurance premiums have remained stable in the past couple years, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and co-pays are increasing in the next year (at least for the more expensive PPO plan). Little room for advancement unless you hold a terminal degree.