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

4.0

Jul 21, 2023

Good culture

Faculty program director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Student focused, good work culture

Cons

Restructuring, significant changes in leadership, remote work that doesn't help you form authentic relationships with colleagues

5.0

Jun 16, 2023

Loving how we are improving

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We are a student-focused University that is taking big steps to increase quality advising and curriculum. For the first time in many years, I can see the vision for our future. Upper Management is working together to create a modern University.

Cons

I wish we got merit raises every year. Someti. mes there are too many people trying to be your boss that are not your actual boss.

5.0

Jun 13, 2023

Excellent Employer

Publications coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and benefits plan.

Cons

Pathways to advancement take some time.

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