Is Northeastern University a good company to work for as a Program Assistant?

Program Assistant professionals working at Northeastern University have rated their employer with 4.7 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Northeastern University employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Assistant Jobs at Northeastern University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Assistant interview questions at Northeastern University .

Does Northeastern University pay Program Assistant employees well?

Program Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Northeastern University with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Assistant salaries at Northeastern University.

How happy are Program Assistant professionals working at Northeastern University?

80% of Program Assistant employees at Northeastern University would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 130% in the past 12 months. Program Assistant professionals have also rated Northeastern University with a 4.7 rating for work-life-balance, 2.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.3 rating for culture and values and 4.6 rating for career opportunities.

What Northeastern University locations are top rated by Program Assistant employees?

Boston is the top rated Northeastern University location by Program Assistant employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northeastern University?

Teaching Assistant (255) , Research Assistant (240) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (217) , Graduate Research Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (117) , Administrative Assistant (46) , PhD Student (45) , Rso Proctor (38) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (37) , Academic Advisor (27) , Program Manager (23) , Project Manager (23) , Assistant Director (22) , Proctor (22) , Associate Director (20)

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

"Well paid and great benefit" ((in 187 reviews)); "Great people and resources for sure" ((in 160 reviews)); "The flexible hours and relatively stress" ((in 91 reviews)); "My colleagues and students are all great." ((in 78 reviews)); "I worked with other students so it was a great work environment." ((in 58 reviews))

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

"low pay but great in any other way!" ((in 171 reviews)); "Low salary and extremely understaffed" ((in 95 reviews)); "Poor leadership in the department and inability to promote." ((in 44 reviews)); "poor management, actually working more than the amount you get paid" ((in 42 reviews)); "poor communication between trainers and staff" ((in 22 reviews))

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Northeastern University Program Assistant reviews

4.7

80% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Joseph E. Aoun

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.6

Career opportunities

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

2.3

Culture & values

2.3

Diversity & inclusion

Program Assistant employees have rated Northeastern University with 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. Northeastern University is rated 26% above average by Program Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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16 reviews

4.0

Apr 12, 2024

One of the best Part Time jobs at Northeastern University

Program assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All good. A bit flexible

Cons

only drawback is that there are not enough shifts

5.0

Aug 21, 2023

Program Assistant for Northeastern Dialogue

Program assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1 month travel experience for graduate paid roughly at $15/hr with meal stipend, flight tickets, and accommodations included.

Cons

Worked longer than 40 hours a week but was a paid trip abroad.

5.0

Apr 26, 2023

Great Work

Program assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life and school balance Amazing staff to work with

Cons

low pay not enough career growth and opportunity

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