Is Indiana University a good company to work for?

Indiana University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 4,495 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Indiana University to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Indiana University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Instructor , Graphic Designer and Student Assistant .

Does Indiana University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Indiana University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Indiana University. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Indiana University?

70% of Indiana University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Indiana University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Indiana University?

Research Assistant (186) , Associate Instructor (143) , Graduate Research Assistant (95) , Teaching Assistant (74) , Graduate Assistant (65) , Graduate Student (58) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (54) , Research Associate (47) , Administrative Assistant (41) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (39) , Assistant Professor (36) , Resident Assistant (33) , Undergraduate Instructor (33) , Postdoctoral Fellow (32) , Student Worker (31)

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

"Great Co Workers and People" ((in 209 reviews)); "flexible hours and easy to get to campus" ((in 158 reviews)); "Access to software and downloads; the campus is beautiful and the workplace environment is "layed back" and effective." ((in 97 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good work life balance for fresh grads" ((in 81 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and there is no investment in you if you are not TT" ((in 352 reviews)); "Low salaries; small" ((in 164 reviews)); "Poor management leads to more work for hard working employees" ((in 61 reviews)); "Very clicky and small raises" ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor leadership among the executive team and also among several board members (who work unusually close with non" ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about Indiana University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Indiana University locations?

Bloomington , Indianapolis , South Bend , Kokomo , Gary , Bloomington , Chicago , New Albany , Fort Wayne , Columbus , Richmond , Lafayette , Los Angeles , Bloomington , Brooklyn , Washington , Fayetteville , Dallas , Avon , Carmel , Bloomington , Philadelphia , Miami , North Indianapolis , Jersey City , Glenview , Herndon , New York , Ann Arbor , Ypsilanti

Indiana University reviews

4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(4,106 total reviews)

Pam Whitten

30% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Indiana University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,106 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Indiana University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

1.0

May 15, 2013

Indiana University NorthWest -Gary Campus blows.

Information technology/web

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close to 80/90 highway corridor May be a good value for students

Cons

This is a poorly managed campus in the campus system. While the new chancellor seems to be wanting to improve the campus retention and recruitment effort, the executive council who are long time staff members won't let him. There is a lot of turnover and nepotism. Some of the rejects from the steel Mills have ended up here especially in IT. Those who are not seen as conforming to the group think are managed out. Information Technology Leadership is poor and needs to be re-evaluated in terms of content, vision, diversity, skill and ethics. If they see you work hard and won't tolerate bullying, out the door you go. Other issues- Resource starved, no adequate work spaces Poor training opportunities Poor oversight of senior management Race relations is very poor.

4.0

May 11, 2013

Overall a good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

IU and UITS is a good place to work. Typically the work environment is pretty lax, however, there are newer higher-ups who want to change that. But for now you can still operate on flex time, stroll in before 9, leave a little early, etc. There is enough work to keep you busy, and plenty of projects for those who want more of a challenge. You can be given opportunities to lead if you show an aptitude for learning and accepting responsibility. Everyone will complain about the benefits and escalating health premiums, and I can get behind that, but overall things are not that bad, and a lot better than many other employers. There are numerous advancement opportunities at IU. UITS is a large organization, so IT personnel can try new positions and retain their benefits and whatnot.

Cons

Pay isn't as good as it should/could be, and don't expect more than 1.5-2.5% a year. The best way to earn more money is to change jobs every few years, or leave IU and return. Some in upper management are making poor decisions, affecting the morale and future of IU, and ultimately leaving things worse off than when they started.

4.0

May 7, 2013

A solid community when you know the right people. A joke when you don't. (UITS)

Regionaler projektleiter / planer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very open and purpose driven team is waiting for you if you do the right networking. Your input matters and things will change if you make a good enough case for it. Outsourcing storage and accounts to 3rd parties a major win. Always another rung on the ladder within reach.

Cons

Amoral culture at CIB can get more than a little annoying. Touting green policies but still having all the lights, ac/heat, and coal power of a small town is laughable. Coke and sodexo (read: no free food/pseudo-evil contributions). Dog and pony committees and busy work all too common.

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