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?

"Great Benefits" ((in 19 reviews)); "You get to work with really great people in a community" ((in 15 reviews)); "Most staffs are friendly and collaborative" ((in 6 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 4 reviews)); "I have the chance to work with smart, capable colleagues who are passionate about what they do." ((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 7 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

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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

1.0

Jan 10, 2021

Declining Morale

Academic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good purpose for education. Benefits.

Cons

Financial issues due to failing to forecast correctly. Declining morale.

2.0

May 9, 2019

In serious need of diversity on the senior leadership team.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission is very worthy and commitment to educating military and veteran populations

Cons

Lack of higher ed experience and diversity on senior leadership team

1.0

Apr 22, 2019

Run away

Admissions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, awesome PTO and health insurance

Cons

Literally every thing else is a con

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