Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Old Dominion University?

Graduate Research Assistant (66) , Research Assistant (31) , Graduate Assistant (25) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (24) , Student Worker (11) , Assistant Professor (9) , Graduate Student (9) , Teaching Assistant (9) , Resident Assistant (8) , Adjunct Instructor (7) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Assistant Director (7) , Lecturer (7) , Adjunct Assistant Professor (6) , Adjunct Professor (6)

Question 1

Is Old Dominion University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Old Dominion University has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 869 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Old Dominion University to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Old Dominion University have been left by employees working as Graduate Assistant, Student Worker and Research Assistant.

Question 2

Does Old Dominion University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Old Dominion University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Old Dominion University. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Old Dominion University?

Accepted Answer

65% of Old Dominion University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Old Dominion University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Old Dominion University?

Accepted Answer

Graduate Research Assistant (66), Research Assistant (31), Graduate Assistant (25), Graduate Teaching Assistant (24), Student Worker (11), Assistant Professor (9), Graduate Student (9), Teaching Assistant (9), Resident Assistant (8), Adjunct Instructor (7), Administrative Assistant (7), Assistant Director (7), Lecturer (7), Adjunct Assistant Professor (6), Adjunct Professor (6)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Great people to work with" ((in 57 reviews)); "Great benefits and 15 free credit hours" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work environment and challenging" ((in 22 reviews)); "flexible hours to support research" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great staff to work with." ((in 17 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and lots of grading" ((in 76 reviews)); "low salary  for graduate students compared to work" ((in 38 reviews)); "Management is awful." ((in 13 reviews)); "Mediocrity is acceptable and the leadership turns a blind eye to it." ((in 10 reviews)); "Low compensation compared to industry" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Old Dominion University layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Old Dominion University locations?

Accepted Answer

Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Old Dominion, Suffolk, Washington, Colonial Beach, Lynchburg, Richmond, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Nokesville, New York, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, San Diego, Jacksonville

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