Does Sonoma State pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Sonoma State?

79% of Sonoma State employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sonoma State 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonoma State?

Student Assistant (20) , Residential Advisor (5) , Adjunct Professor (4) , Lecturer (4) , Professor (3) , Usher (3) , Accountant (2) , Administrative Analyst (2) , Analyst (2) , Campus Tour Guide (2) , Coordinator (2) , Instructional Student Assistant (2) , Research Fellow (2) , Server/Waiter (2) , Student Research Assistant (2)

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

"Benefits are great but that’s for any CSU campus" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 17 reviews)); "Awesome Staff and great students to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and the community here is even better." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good coworkers and fun job" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low pay; limited support / resources" ((in 24 reviews)); "Morale is low." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low minimum wage and limited hours." ((in 3 reviews)); "The leadership is completely out of touch with reality and are living in a bubble of what is truly needed for students." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sonoma State layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sonoma State locations?

Rohnert Park , Sonoma , Santa Rosa , Sacramento , Lafayette , San Francisco , Bodega Bay , Petaluma , Tracy

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4.0

May 30, 2024

Residential advisor

Recommend

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Pros

I loved the small community vibe and the area coordinators are amazing people. The other RAs are great as well and you are guaranteed to meet your closest friends though this position. Free housing and partial meal plan.

Cons

It is a hard job to do. Most of the area coordinators are kind and helpful, but they have some inconsistencies. They tried to make some huge changes halfway through the school year and 3/4 of the staff almost quit.

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5.0

Nov 13, 2025

Culinary assistant

Recommend

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Pros

Flexible, Understanding, Positive, Decent pay.

Cons

I felt kind of micro-managed in certain situations.

3.0

May 22, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Respectful of students' schedule constraints

Cons

Small school, lots of work drama

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