Is Hofstra University a good company to work for?

Hofstra University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 549 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Hofstra University to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Hofstra University have been left by employees working as Graduate Assistant , Adjunct Professor and Student Aide .

Does Hofstra University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hofstra University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hofstra University. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hofstra University?

83% of Hofstra University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hofstra University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hofstra University?

Resident Safety Representative (21) , Student Aide (15) , Graduate Assistant (14) , Adjunct Professor (12) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Assistant Professor (8) , Lifeguard (8) , Resident Assistant (8) , Adjunct Assistant Professor (7) , Assistant Dean (7) , Administrator (6) , Hofstra University Student Assistant (6) , Math Tutor (6) , Professor (6) , Student Worker (6)

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

"Flexible hours throughout the day" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great benefits and the campus is nice." ((in 23 reviews)); "Organized and people are nice." ((in 22 reviews)); "Location and some great coworkers" ((in 16 reviews)); "You do get an hour lunch and the campus is beautiful." ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and not many hoirs" ((in 45 reviews)); "low salary and work hours" ((in 30 reviews)); "Students may have a low wage" ((in 8 reviews)); "Expensive benefits that lessen more and more every year, bad management, refuses to listen to the union of support staff workers" ((in 7 reviews)); "Senior leadership completely out of touch with their employees, pay is abysmal" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hofstra University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hofstra University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hofstra University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hofstra University locations?

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4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(511 total reviews)

Stuart Rabinowitz

71% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Hofstra University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hofstra 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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511 reviews

1.0

May 4, 2022

RUN

Finance

Recommend

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Pros

PTO, Benefits. Vacation, Tuition reimbursement for employees

Cons

They expect you to work around the clock. There is no work-life balance and it's a very stressful and toxic environment full of gossip. Leadership does not have time for you. They do not appreciate you or show that you are appreciated. Pay rises are below average IF you get them. Work from home not allowed and looked down upon. A lot of paper pushing, instead of going forward, you'll feel like you're going backwards. Unreal expectations and unrealistic workload. High Turnaround as no body wants to work here.

3.0

Oct 30, 2020

Above Average Benefits, Very Frustrating Administration

Class e assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tuition remission, health benefits outstanding, gym, symposiums, events and other added benefits

Cons

Work moves at snails pace, changes seem impossible, little to no room for growth

2.0

Sep 29, 2018

Former IT Employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedules, good training and education benefits, fairly modern infrastructure and healthy IT budget.

Cons

Senior management is asleep at the wheel. Leadership is non-existent and some teams are protected and overstaffed while others are falling apart. University is in the middle of a major talent drain for technology staff. Benefits used to make up for below average wages but new employees are no longer offered generous benefits package.

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Mailroom Clerk, Grade B

Adjunct Faculty, Population Health

Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (Catalog Music Marketing)

Adjunct Faculty, Music Business (History of the Recording Industry)

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