Is Indiana University a good company to work for?

Indiana University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 4,482 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Indiana University to a friend and 52% 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 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Indiana University?

71% 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 (57) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (54) , Research Associate (47) , Administrative Assistant (40) , 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 207 reviews)); "very flexible hours and autonomous" ((in 155 reviews)); "Access to software and downloads; the campus is beautiful and the workplace environment is "layed back" and effective." ((in 96 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 90 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 87 reviews))

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

"pay is low and not competitive" ((in 349 reviews)); "Low salaries; small" ((in 173 reviews)); "Poor management leads to more work for hard working employees" ((in 62 reviews)); "Poor leadership among the executive team and also among several board members (who work unusually close with non" ((in 32 reviews)); "very poor pay no raises" ((in 28 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 Indiana University locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Chicago , Bloomington , Kokomo , Richmond , Bloomington , Indianapolis , New Albany , South Bend , Columbus , Gary

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4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(4,093 total reviews)

Pam Whitten

33% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Indiana University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,093 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).

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2.0

Nov 4, 2010

Wonderful place to work if you can avoid the politics

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Pros

Overall quality of employees is excellent. Working conditions are pleasant. Salary is below average, but acceptable. Very good benefits package. Definite family atmosphere among colleagues at similar levels.

Cons

Initial training when assuming position is non-existent. Professional development opportunities provided, but avoided by top management. Support and training from supervisor is variable, and may focus on supervisor's personal agenda rather than job requirements. Performance evaluations may be based entirely on politics and ignore actual job performance. Corrective measures are sometimes vague or not attainable, e.g. demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner within the next 30 days.

5.0

Oct 26, 2010

A Great Place To Work

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Pros

Tuition Reimbursement Excellent Time Off - starts with 30 days for professional staff! EXCELLENT retirement contributions - They have the best contributions to a 401B that I've ever heard of -All their benefit information is available on their website and can be accessed by anyone - very helpful when determining benefits of working here Great health benefits...my premiums aren't even $20 a month for my family!

Cons

salary - HOWEVER, the salary may sound low, but when you calculate what they contribute to your retirement on top of how much you save in healthcare coverage, I took a position here that was thousands less than a previous job, but it actually worked out that I'm making more becuase of how much less is deducted from my pay for healthcare and retirement savings....it really is a better overall salary package. parking - once you have a pass you're good to go, but you may be on a waiting list for a while for a parking permit that's close and convenient to your office. regardless, you will get a pass when you work here...it's just a matter of how far you'll have to walk to make it to your building.

3.0

Oct 21, 2010

Research Analyst in School of medicine, Indiana University

Research analyst

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Pros

Reasonable benefits, Onsite day care for kids, Tution for continuing education. Ability to continue to utilize university resources even after you graduate from school.

Cons

Micromanaged by boss (personal experience). Underpaid, Less prospects for growth and development. Only a temporary place to work if you are in research and development and you are not a phD

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