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      Des Moines University Reviews

      3.8

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (33 total reviews)
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      Angela L. Walker Franklin

      71% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Culture and values

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Senior management

      Des Moines University has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Des Moines 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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      33 reviews
      2.0
      15 Feb 2022

      Leadership Infighting and Lack of Strategy

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good 401k match. Raises each year, although those have been getting smaller over time.

      Cons

      - Bad hires at the highest level have led to company infighting and a culture of blaming other departments. - Leadership often prioritizes short-term "fixes" over long-term strategy, so the problems never really go away. To the point where there really aren't any long-term goals or strategies. - Diversity is a core value, yet DMU moving to the suburbs where apartment rent is astronomical.

      4.0
      6 May 2026

      Talented and Enjoyable Marketing Team

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      • Talented, award-winning marketing team that's fun to work with • Work is highly visible and easily seen in action • Competitive pay for non-profit/higher ed space • Hybrid work flexibility • Good benefits: health insurance, retirement match, etc. • Fantastic Wellness Center with programs and health incentives • Students and most faculty are appreciative and easy to work with • A dedicated multicultural department works to ensure everyone feels welcome

      Cons

      • Like many institutions, cross-organizational politics can be a challenge to efficiency and creativity. • With over 10 programs, a large alumni base, and two clinic locations, a centralized marketing team has MANY priorities.

      1.0
      23 June 2022

      Toxic work culture

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The benefits offered are decent

      Cons

      Extremely toxic work environment. Management only focused on growing the business. Lack of flexibility and lack of care for employees health and well-being. They treat people like trash.

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