Is James Madison University a good company to work for?

James Madison University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 839 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 93% of employees would recommend working at James Madison University to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about James Madison University have been left by employees working as Research Assistant , Teaching Assistant and Graduate Assistant .

Does James Madison University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, James Madison University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at James Madison University. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at James Madison University?

93% of James Madison University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated James Madison University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at James Madison University?

Student Assistant (22) , Assistant Professor (20) , Graduate Assistant (20) , Research Assistant (15) , Teaching Assistant (13) , Assistant Director (11) , Associate Professor (10) , Intern (10) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Resident Advisor (RA) (9) , Professor (8) , Student Worker (8) , Graduate Student (7) , Graphic Designer (6) , Manager (6)

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

"Great people to work with and be around" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great for introductory teaching experience and flexible hours" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great benefits including health insurance and time off" ((in 32 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and supportive" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"pay is low and there is no guarantee of teachers" ((in 86 reviews)); "Low salaries for anyone not working in administration or tenured faculty." ((in 23 reviews)); "Management has been lacking after current shift, though steps are being made to improve" ((in 8 reviews)); "Starting pay is usually minimum wage which can be difficult when trying to save up for books." ((in 7 reviews)); "No diversity at all" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed James Madison University locations?

Harrisonburg , Richmond , Arlington , Chantilly , Fairfax , Washington , Los Angeles , Sussex , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , New Market , Elkton , Lynchburg , Glen Allen , Fishersville , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Alexandria , Sterling , Warrenton , East Quogue , Island Park , Long Island City , New York , Westminster , Atlanta , Deerfield Beach , Harrisburg , Kecksburg

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James Madison University reviews

4.3

93% would recommend to a friend

(751 total reviews)

Jonathan R. Alger

95% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

James Madison University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 751 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The James Madison 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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751 reviews

5.0

Mar 5, 2014

Excellent experience

Anonymous employee

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Pros

As a student employee, the faculty were very accommodating to the needs of students. They worked around your schedule, so you were able to maintain both your job and your grade

Cons

Being a student employee at a university has its limitations regardless of the university itself. the stipend is likely not as high as a salary at an external location. However, as said in the Pros, working is the university setting has its benefits for students.

5.0

Mar 4, 2014

Could not ask for a better place to work

Student assistant

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Pros

I have been working as a student assistant at one of the libraries there. I can't talk enough about how flexible and easy going are my supervisors. Since I am a full-time student, they are very perceptive of my study time needs and I was never asked to work during the exam week. My coworkers very friendly and always ready to help. And I can't get enough of the gorgeous campus surroundings that I get to enjoy every day.

Cons

Student Assistants usually are paid minimal wages, but hey, that pays for groceries!

4.0

Feb 26, 2014

Great place to work and raise a family

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Beautiful campus, jobs pay more than fairly for the area

Cons

Can be hard to integrate into for outsiders, there is a definite campus culture that permeates everything, staff tends to stay in positions forever so not a lot of opportunity for advancement

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