Does Spring Arbor University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Spring Arbor University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Spring Arbor University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Spring Arbor University?

63% of Spring Arbor University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Spring Arbor University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Spring Arbor University?

Adjunct Professor (4) , Admissions Representative (4) , Professor (4) , Student Worker (4) , Resident Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Associate Professor (2) , Director (2) , Director of Admissions (2) , IT Technician (2) , Tutor (2)

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

"Great people and coworkers." ((in 4 reviews)); "Beautiful campus." ((in 3 reviews)); "Friendly staff, energetic environment, meaningful work" ((in 2 reviews))

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

"Pay is average for not for profit." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Spring Arbor University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Spring Arbor University locations?

Spring Arbor , Detroit , Flint , Grand Rapids , Nashville , Lansing , Saint Johns , Monroe

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3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)

Dr. Brant Ellis

84% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

Spring Arbor University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Spring Arbor 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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73 reviews

3.0

Aug 12, 2019

Concerned for the future

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent faculty, important mission, great students and many good colleagues

Cons

Leadership, staff turnover, consistent budget cuts and layoffs, no employee satisfaction surveys or ways to evaluate leaders.

3.0

Jun 14, 2017

Quenched my enthusiasm

Professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work colleagues, flexible work/ life balance, faculty who are dedicated to students, respectful students. Opportunities to bring students overseas.

Cons

Low pay, cut-backs on pay and benefits, including teaching overload for free, insulated environment for students. Admin often chooses a cover-up approach when things happen, instead of taking a strong public stance.

4.0

Feb 7, 2026

Student Work

Facilities management - student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s pretty decent working here. Schedule is fairly flexible work is pretty light. Do your job and it should go smoothly!

Cons

20 hour a week cap due to university policy.

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