Is Old Dominion University a good company to work for?

Old Dominion University has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 869 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Old Dominion University to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Old Dominion University have been left by employees working as Graduate Assistant , Student Worker and Research Assistant .

Does Old Dominion University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Old Dominion University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Old Dominion University. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Old Dominion University?

65% of Old Dominion University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Old Dominion University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Old Dominion University?

Graduate Research Assistant (66) , Research Assistant (31) , Graduate Assistant (25) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (24) , Student Worker (11) , Assistant Professor (9) , Graduate Student (9) , Teaching Assistant (9) , Resident Assistant (8) , Adjunct Instructor (7) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Assistant Director (7) , Lecturer (7) , Adjunct Assistant Professor (6) , Adjunct Professor (6)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great benefits and 15 free credit hours" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good work environment and challenging" ((in 19 reviews)); "flexible hours to support research" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great staff to work with" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Low pay and lots of grading" ((in 74 reviews)); "low salary for graduate students compared to work" ((in 39 reviews)); "Management is awful." ((in 13 reviews)); "Mediocrity is acceptable and the leadership turns a blind eye to it." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low compensation compared to industry" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Old Dominion University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Old Dominion University locations?

Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Portsmouth , Chesapeake , Old Dominion , Suffolk , Washington , Colonial Beach , Lynchburg , Richmond , Hampton , Newport News , Williamsburg , Nokesville , New York , Fayetteville , Winston-Salem , Minneapolis , Indianapolis , San Diego , Jacksonville

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3.9

65% would recommend to a friend

(814 total reviews)

John R. Broderick

64% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Old Dominion University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 814 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Old Dominion 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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814 reviews

4.0

Jan 28, 2023

Great Benefits, Low Pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Great benefits make ODU a good place to work.

Cons

The salary is not as competitive as it would be in the private sector.

5.0

Jan 24, 2023

$3300/course with 3 courses taught per year

Adjunct instructor

Recommend

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Pros

for adjunct in humanities this is not a bad pay per 3 credit course amount. Before the pandemic the university was paying extra for classes with more than 35 students. So my lecture hall classes of 60+ was paying about $5,000. But then the university cut our class loads to 35. Access to the libraries.

Cons

You never know if you will have classes cancelled last minute. You have to buy your own parking pass. No other benefits like health or retirement plans. No education benefits. No access to university health and fitness facilities without a membership.

2.0

Jan 10, 2023

Never again

Web developer

Recommend

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Pros

I enjoyed the campus and walking around.

Cons

They work you to the bones and never pay you your worth.

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