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

Excelsior University reviews

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).

Reviews by job title

158 reviews

2.0

Jan 8, 2026

poor executive leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

focus on student success some managers are flexible for work/life balance some excellent colleagues

Cons

executive leaders constantly changing direction lack of use of data-informed decision making lack of attention to adult online learning market

Excelsior University Response

5mo

Thank you for offering a thoughtful overview of your experience during your time at Excelsior. We’re glad to hear you valued the focus on student success, work–life balance, and strong colleagues. We appreciate your perspective on leadership alignment and decision-making, and this input is taken into account as we continue to strengthen strategic focus and consistency across the university.

4.0

Aug 25, 2025

Great people

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Comradery of teams and willingness to work well together

Cons

Difficult to say- the teams are great.

Excelsior University Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and value the strong teamwork and collaboration at Excelsior. We appreciate you being part of our community and look forward to your continued contributions.

4.0

Jun 26, 2025

Good people but needs more refresh than the name

Senior salesforce administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People were good to work with and cared about their jobs.

Cons

Many employees had been there for a really long time and weren’t open to new ideas. Systems are entrenched. Leadership at the top level was aloof and not friendly or interested in employees. Online school with old school thinking.

Excelsior University Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback and for recommending Excelsior University. We’re glad you had a positive experience working with dedicated colleagues. We appreciate your perspective on innovation and leadership and are actively working to modernize systems and strengthen engagement across the university.

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