Does Governors State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Governors State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Governors State University. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Governors State University?

55% of Governors State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Governors State University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Governors State University?

Graduate Assistant (8) , Adjunct Faculty (4) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Assistant Professor (4) , Program Coordinator (4) , Graduate Student (3) , Professor (3) , Adjunct Professor (2) , Advisor (2) , Director (2) , Front Desk Receptionist (2) , Intern (2) , Lab Assistant (2) , Office Assistant II (2) , Student Worker (2)

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

"Great people to work with and great hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Sense of community, good benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Coworkers and professors were nice and elevated you to a higher level." ((in 5 reviews)); "The work environment was great." ((in 5 reviews)); "Friendly enviroment, school offers free tuition" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Low pay and office work" ((in 9 reviews)); "I was over worked and under paid for doing multiple jobs and getting paid not the correct salary for my job title." ((in 4 reviews)); "Little or no support from academic management, which is bloated with people just collected salaries and writing memos." ((in 4 reviews)); "The pay is less than minimum wage per course." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Governors State University locations?

University Park , Chicago , Park Forest , Richton Park , Alsip , Glenwood , Naperville , Romeoville , Long Beach , Philadelphia , University

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Poorly run/horrible pay - Adjunct Governors State University Employee Review

1.0

Aug 25, 2021

Adjunct

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Some students are eager to learn

Cons

A truly aggravating place to work. If you are an adjunct you are treated as an after thought. The pay is less than minimum wage per course. Little or no support from academic management, which is bloated with people just collected salaries and writing memos. Not with the hassle unless you need resume fodder or extra cash. A diploma mill where they treat all of their employees as expendable cogs.

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5.0

Feb 7, 2026

Web designer

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The work environment was great. There was a lot of camaraderie among us all. My responsibilities were fulfilling. I received a lot of mentorship from my supervisors.

Cons

The only con was the fact that I was remote in Long Beach, CA. They are based in University Park, IL.

2.0

Dec 14, 2025

Anonymous employee

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Pros

State benefits that help those in the right position

Cons

They coddle under performing workers too much and the make it real hard to let go of them under the guise of some "woke" methodology of giving way too many chances. No wonder the university is losing money with under performing employees doing the bar minimum to collect state employment benefits

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