Question 1

Is Hofstra University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does Hofstra University pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Hofstra University?

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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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hofstra University?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

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

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"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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Hofstra University layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Hofstra University locations?

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Hempstead, New York, Hofstra Univ, Uniondale, Garden City, Brooklyn, Long Island-Queens, Fair Lawn, Nassau, Hicksville, Mineola, Stony Brook, Whitestone, Los Angeles, Exeter, West Haven, Newtown, Villanova, Hempstead Gardens

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