Does Excelsior University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Excelsior University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Excelsior University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Excelsior University?

29% of Excelsior University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Excelsior University 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Excelsior University?

Admissions Counselor (7) , Adjunct Professor (6) , Adjunct Faculty (3) , Director (3) , Adjunct Instructor - Online (2) , Data Scientist (2)

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

"the benefits and the people there were great." ((in 19 reviews)); "You get to work with really great people in a community" ((in 13 reviews)); "Rank and file staff is committed, collaborative, welcoming" ((in 5 reviews)); "I have the chance to work with smart, capable colleagues who are passionate about what they do." ((in 4 reviews)); "Many of the staff are dedicated to the mission of the college and hard" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Poor management, business decisions, office politics and vision have systematically disassembled the good that once existed." ((in 9 reviews)); "They continue to fill the senior leadership positions with people in their network without going through interviews." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay stagnated bad over the years." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Excelsior University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Excelsior University locations?

Albany , Troy , New York , Chicago , Guilderland , Tempe , Murfreesboro , Jacksonville , Tampa , Remote

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2.6

29% would recommend to a friend

(158 total reviews)

David Schejbal

20% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

Excelsior University has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 158 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Excelsior University employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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158 reviews

2.0

Sep 21, 2024

I was so proud to say I was a part of this University, until I wasn't.......

Assistant director of financial aid

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students were the best part of the job

Cons

Unfortunately Excelsior is no longer a family, but run like a corporation.

Excelsior University Response

We appreciate your feedback and dedication over the years. We are invested in listening to our employees and strive to maintain a sense of community and support. We recognize the importance of maintaining our values and are continuously engaged to maintain alignment with our mission.

2.0

Aug 12, 2024

Need to do better

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, good benefits, fun working environment.

Cons

Management is powerless to stop the mass exodus from the University and doesn’t realize they are the reason why people are leaving.

Excelsior University Response

Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the positives within our work environment. Your feedback is crucial as we strive to create a more balanced and supportive workplace.

3.0

Mar 6, 2022

Top heavy management

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

immediate co-workers very helpful and friendly

Cons

too many managers doing the same job; not clear reporting structure

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