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)

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

"You get to work with really great people in a community" ((in 15 reviews)); "Rank and file staff is committed, collaborative, welcoming" ((in 5 reviews)); "Culture is friendly and inclusive" ((in 4 reviews)); "I have the chance to work with smart, capable colleagues who are passionate about what they do." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great friendly atmosphere" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"They continue to fill the senior leadership positions with people in their network without going through interviews." ((in 9 reviews)); "Lower pay increase this year" ((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

Excelsior University reviews

2.6

29% would recommend to a friend

(157 total reviews)

David Schejbal

20% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (157 reviews)

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Excelsior University has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 157 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).

Reviews by job title

157 reviews

2.0

Dec 22, 2025

Not worth the pay anymore

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote, flexible as far as logging in on my schedule.

Cons

They cut the pay 5 years ago and no signs of increasing it again even with cost of living being outrageous. We also have to do a weekly checklist, video, and several outreach efforts to our students who are adult learners but we don't treat them that way.

Excelsior University Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your long-term perspective as a part-time faculty member. We appreciate your continued service. We recognize concerns around compensation, workload, and process, and this feedback is shared with leadership as we evaluate how best to support our employees and adult learners.

1.0

Nov 6, 2025

Classic Toxic Culture

Employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Still provides a paycheck (at least for now as it enters the unsustainability phase - its death spiral)

Cons

Disrespectful, noninclusive, unethical, cutthroat, and abusive all driven, inspired, and supported from the very top. Anyone on the inside will be able to describe at least one recent incident that meets the definition for each of these words. Anyone considering associating with Excelsior should strongly evaluate your needs over the reality of how things work here. Search for "Why Every Leader Needs to Worry About Toxic Culture" by Donald Sull, Charles Sull, William Cipolli, and Caio Brighenti on MIT Sloan Management Review

Excelsior University Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We recognize that perspectives and concerns about culture, leadership, and trust are serious and can vary greatly, and we do not dismiss feedback of this nature. While experiences can vary, input like yours is reviewed and considered as part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and the employee experience across the university.

1.0

Nov 5, 2025

Wish I read the reviews

Adjunct faculty

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a standard faculty job so I know how to do it without guidance. Good thing as the "training" is so poor and those doing the training are rude and clearly don't serve the mission and values that are preached in the videos.

Cons

I am pretty new but so far not impressed. The HR and faculty onboarding, as well as leadership is pretty toxic already. If this is a glimpse into this company, oh boy. I'm about to have an acid bath.

Excelsior University Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective as a part-time faculty member. We’re sorry to hear that your onboarding experience has not met expectations. Feedback regarding training, communication, and culture is taken seriously and shared with leadership as we continue working to improve support and engagement for our faculty. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this input.

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Jobs at Excelsior University

Part-Time Online Faculty - Natural Sciences

Part-Time Online Faculty - Computer Science

Student Support Specialist

Part Time Adjunct Faculty - Nursing