Does Washburn University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Washburn University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Washburn University. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Washburn University?

65% of Washburn University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Washburn University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Washburn University?

Assistant Professor (6) , Lecturer (5) , Assistant Director (4) , Office Assistant (4) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Associate Professor (3) , Director (3) , Marketing Assistant (3) , Police Officer (2)

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

"Benefits are good" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great people in the social sciences." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great staff and environment !" ((in 6 reviews)); "Small campus, easy to become involved" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great community and easy work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"pay in higher education is low" ((in 16 reviews)); "Hard to grow, move up, salaries are not great for every department" ((in 4 reviews)); "Very poor work life balance and incompetent management." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Washburn University locations?

Topeka , Lawrence , Kansas City , Washburn

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Washburn University

Washburn University reviews

Great Work Environment - Assistant Director Washburn University Employee Review

4.0

Jun 20, 2025

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture with faculty and staff who care about students' success.

Cons

There are limited opportunities for promotion.

Explore other reviews about Washburn University

5.0

May 27, 2026

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

employees and work life balance

Cons

pay in higher education is low

4.0

Jul 14, 2026

Office coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible PTO, can work from home once a week, great staff

Cons

Unclear on how to move up within the organization, at the mercy of faculty/staff wide raises which puts those who are paid low at a disadvantage

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All

Jobs at Washburn University

Director, Sponsored Projects

Marketing and Communications Specialist (Updated 7/7/20026)

Washburn University reviews FAQs

Washburn University reviews Washburn University Assistant Director reviews Washburn University review

Washburn University

Great Work Environment - Assistant Director Washburn University Employee Review

Explore other reviews about Washburn University

Jobs at Washburn University

Washburn University reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Washburn University reviews FAQs

Jobs at Washburn University