Question 1

Does CAL State San Marcos pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAL State San Marcos employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAL State San Marcos. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at CAL State San Marcos?

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77% of CAL State San Marcos employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CAL State San Marcos 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAL State San Marcos?

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Student Assistant (34), Instructional Student Assistant (8), Administrative Assistant (7), Lecturer (4), Teaching Associate (4), Administrative Coordinator (3), Graphic Designer (3), Research Assistant (3), Teaching Assistant (3), Academic Coordinator (2), Administrative Support Assistant (2), Administrative Support Coordinator (2), Assistant Professor (2), Associate Professor (2), Budget Analyst (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at CAL State San Marcos according to real employee reviews?

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"Great benefits and some amazing staffs." ((in 19 reviews)); "Friendly people and easy work." ((in 16 reviews)); "I like working here because the hours are flexible and they work around my schedule." ((in 11 reviews)); "Extended Learning has a great staff that acts like a family and support each other." ((in 10 reviews)); "CSUSM offers great opportunities for students to expand their resume and get vital job experience before they graduate." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at CAL State San Marcos according to real employee reviews?

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"low pay, not enough hours" ((in 24 reviews)); "Not much room for growth, lowest paid salaries on average among CSU campuses." ((in 9 reviews)); "Current leadership seems out of touch with the employment environment in the rest of the world" ((in 4 reviews)); "Unclear expectations day to day, minimum wage, $9 parking daily" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about CAL State San Marcos redundancies in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CAL State San Marcos redundancy and their outlook for job security at CAL State San Marcos in 2026.

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