Does Gardner-Webb University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gardner-Webb University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 1.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gardner-Webb University. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gardner-Webb University?

39% of Gardner-Webb University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gardner-Webb University 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gardner-Webb University?

Assistant Professor (4) , Professor (4) , Graduate Assistant (3) , Adjunct Professor (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Coach (2) , Work Study Student (2)

What are the pros of working at Gardner-Webb University according to real employee reviews?

"My immediate collegues were great people." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers, and easygoing environment." ((in 5 reviews)); "centered collegial community, beautiful campus, perfect place to live" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly people and great environment" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Gardner-Webb University according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and not many benefits." ((in 14 reviews)); "Horrible leadership." ((in 4 reviews)); "No opportunity to progress or get an raised salary" ((in 4 reviews)); "Minimal stipend and no benefits." ((in 4 reviews))

Gardner-Webb University Reviews

2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(76 total reviews)

William M. Downs

48% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (76 reviews)

Gardner-Webb University has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 76 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Gardner-Webb University employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

76 reviews

1.0

27 June 2026

Good faculty in small classes, but weak leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Small class sizes with many good faculty.

Cons

Leadership lacks doctoral degrees. Too many high paying positions without experience and knowledge in leadership but lots of experience in fraudulent numbers and reporting.

3.0

21 May 2026

Great student relationships but low pay and micromanagement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Loved building student relationships. Campus community is very friendly and welcoming.

Cons

Pay is below industry average. Micromanaging bosses. Nurture your team to embolden them to nurture their job.

2.0

30 Apr 2026

Good people and easy classes, but pay is low

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Easy Classes, good people, close to charlotte

Cons

Pay is terrible, make you have to pay to be a GA with fees, no meal plan

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Jobs at Gardner-Webb University

Student Employee (Non-Workstudy)- Housing

Boiling Springs, Cleveland, NC

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USD 56K - USD 104K /yr

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Student Employee (Non-Workstudy)-Learning Resource Center

Boiling Springs, Cleveland, NC

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USD 52K - USD 92K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Student Employee (Non-Workstudy)-Peer Leaders

Boiling Springs, Cleveland, NC

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USD 57K - USD 107K /yr

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Student Employee (Non-Workstudy) - Office of Advancement

Boiling Springs, Cleveland, NC

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USD 49K - USD 85K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Content Creator - Student Worker

Boiling Springs, Cleveland, NC

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USD 28K - USD 44K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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