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4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,051 total reviews)
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Robert M. Groves

72% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Georgetown University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,051 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Georgetown University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Dec 18, 2025

Must be a hard worker

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Pros

Great healthcare for their employees

Cons

You do a lot of work for not a lot of pay. There are constant budget constraints and all you get is a pat on the back and told you are doing a great job.

3.0
Dec 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Georgetown University can be a generally pleasant experience. The campus environment is professional, and the institution itself carries a strong reputation that can make the work feel meaningful and stable.

Cons

However, there are significant internal issues that negatively affect the employee experience. One major concern is the presence of ongoing conflicts of interest within departments, which often go unaddressed. Additionally, employees can experience a strong sense of isolation. In some roles, staff are explicitly designated to work only within their assigned group and discouraged from communicating with employees outside of it. This creates an unnecessarily segmented and restrictive work environment. Management practices are another challenge. Managers frequently contradict themselves, sometimes giving guidance that directly conflicts with previous instructions. When these inconsistencies are respectfully pointed out, it often becomes clear that leadership does not recall or acknowledge prior decisions or conversations. This lack of consistency and accountability leads to confusion, frustration, and inefficiency among staff. Overall, while Georgetown University can be a pleasant place to work on the surface, deeper structural and managerial issues significantly impact transparency, collaboration, and employee morale.

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