Does Empowerly pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Empowerly employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Empowerly. This rating has decreased by 22% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Empowerly?

61% of Empowerly employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Empowerly 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Empowerly?

Counselor (15) , Operations (4) , Sales (4) , Account Executive (3) , Admissions Counselor (3) , College Admissions Counselor (3) , Essay Editor (3) , Marketing (3) , Anonymous Employee- Former Employee (2) , Anonymous (2) , College Admissions Consultant (2) , College Counselor (2) , Editor (2) , Essay Reviewer (2) , Former Admissions Officer (2)

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

"My colleagues are amazing and I've learned so much in my role at Empowerly." ((in 9 reviews)); "The flexibility in my schedule is a huge plus, and the team is always approachable when I have questions." ((in 8 reviews)); "The flexibility is the biggest part." ((in 3 reviews)); "Although it’s a startup, we get a competitive benefits package (health insurance, PTO and 401k)." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The leadership is controlling and abusive; they need to know what's going on at all times, and require employees to get their approval before doing anything, which does nothing but hinder progress and waste time." ((in 9 reviews)); "The support from managers and colleagues really make the work enjoyable no matter how hard it is." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Empowerly locations?

San Francisco , Abilene , Austin , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Chicago , Homewood , Albany , New York , Ann Arbor , Washington , Sacramento , San Mateo , San Jose , Denver , Bellevue , Philadelphia , Miami

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Empowerly reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

Hanmei Wu

61% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Empowerly has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Empowerly employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

70 reviews

5.0

Mar 10, 2025

Best counseling company I've worked for

Counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Empowerly offers unmatched resources for students and counselors alike. The collaborative environment is great, and I’ve grown a lot professionally.

Cons

Occasionally, managing expectations with some families is challenging.

5.0

Jan 30, 2025

Empowerly sets the standard for counseling

Counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Empowerly is by far, the best counseling platform I’ve worked with. The amount of resources available, like research, internships, essay editing, etc. ensures we as counselors can provide the best guidance to every student. The collaborative culture among the team is fantastic. My counselor colleagues are all motivated and high caliber, and the students are motivated, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see their growth and success.

Cons

Managing high expectations from parents can sometimes be challenging, but this is part of the job in college counseling.

5.0

Jan 27, 2025

Supportive and inspiring workplace

Counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Empowerly provides amazing resources, and the team is incredibly supportive. I feel empowered to help students achieve their dreams.

Cons

None that I have noticed

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Essay Editor

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