Does Elmhurst University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Elmhurst University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Elmhurst University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Elmhurst University?

78% of Elmhurst University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Elmhurst University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Elmhurst University?

Adjunct Faculty (8) , Assistant Professor (6) , Professor (5) , Graduate Assistant (4) , Student Worker (4) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Adjunct Professor (3) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Night Custodian (3) , Tutor (3) , Admission Counselor (2) , Coach (2) , Graduate Student (2) , Resident Advisor (2) , Temporary Groundskeeper (2)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful and those who work at Elmhurst are dedicated to student success." ((in 9 reviews)); "Some great colleagues and values at the time." ((in 6 reviews)); "3.) Flexible schedule" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great culture and a support system there for you." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"The department is predominantly off duty/retired law enforcement but most do not stick around long due to the low pay." ((in 12 reviews)); "Burnout is far too common and parking is impossible majority of the time." ((in 6 reviews)); "Compensation for an adjunct is good but benefits could be better" ((in 5 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 5 reviews)); "bad salaries with no pay increase" ((in 4 reviews))

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Elmhurst University Reviews

4.1

78% would recommend to a friend

(134 total reviews)

Troy VanAken

81% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture and values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Elmhurst University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Elmhurst University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

134 reviews

5.0

5 July 2026

Good learning experience

Lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great learning experience. Decent pay.

Cons

You must leave when you graduate.

3.0

12 Feb 2026

Ok place to work

Temporary groundskeeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible with schedule and work

Cons

Bosses can be bad or good

4.0

12 Jan 2026

Great Culture

Athletics staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great culture and a support system there for you.

Cons

Micro-managing from the higher leadership

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