Is Northeastern University a good company to work for?

Northeastern University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 4,003 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Northeastern University to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northeastern University have been left by employees working as Instructional Assistant , Peer Tutor and Tutor .

Does Northeastern University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northeastern University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northeastern University. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northeastern University?

80% of Northeastern University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northeastern University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

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 191 reviews)); "Great people and resources for sure" ((in 168 reviews)); "The flexible hours and relatively stress" ((in 93 reviews)); "My colleagues and students are all great." ((in 76 reviews)); "Good work and culture at northeastern" ((in 59 reviews))

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

"low pay but great in any other way!" ((in 181 reviews)); "Low salary and extremely understaffed" ((in 98 reviews)); "poor management, actually working more than the amount you get paid" ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor leadership in the department and inability to promote." ((in 43 reviews)); "poor communication between trainers and staff" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Northeastern University locations?

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4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,543 total reviews)

Joseph E. Aoun

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Northeastern University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,543 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Northeastern 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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4K reviews

4.0

Jul 25, 2013

Good opportunity to grow and expand your research enterprise

Research assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In the center of Boston, close proximity of great hospitals and research Iinstituions, great opportunity to collaborate and network

Cons

Too crowded city, lack of work space can be an issue

3.0

Jun 28, 2013

A decent place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not the worst. Ok salary. Mostly devoted people.

Cons

Not ivy league for sure. Money could be better.

3.0

Jun 27, 2013

It's an ok place to work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The campus is located in the heart of Boston. Great location.

Cons

There is too much bureaucracy.

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