Does Mercer University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mercer University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mercer University. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mercer University?

75% of Mercer University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mercer University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mercer University?

Assistant Professor (16) , Admissions Counselor (11) , Research Assistant (11) , Student Worker (11) , Associate Director (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Analyst (6) , Graduate Assistant (6) , Assistant Director (4) , Graduate Student (4) , Project Manager (4) , Adjunct Faculty (3) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Adjunct Professor (3) , Associate Professor (3)

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

"Great people to work with in the Academic Resource Center!" ((in 20 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 11 reviews)); "I work with great colleagues." ((in 11 reviews)); "Mercer has a good work environment." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great campus and athletics." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Overall, the poor management at Mercer significantly impeded both organizational and individual growth." ((in 12 reviews)); "Micromanagement, horrible benefits, very disorganized." ((in 8 reviews)); "The salary for faculty is low." ((in 7 reviews)); "Minimum wage is the biggest con for student workers" ((in 6 reviews))

Mercer University Reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(331 total reviews)

William D. Underwood

81% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (331 reviews)

Mercer University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 331 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mercer 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

331 reviews

5.0

26 Mar 2026

Positive culture, collaborative environment, work-life balance generally good

Assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The organization has a positive and supportive culture, with colleagues who are collaborative, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. Team dynamics are a clear strength, and there is a strong sense of shared purpose. Compensation is competitive and generally aligns well with the expectations of the role.

Cons

At times, the workload can feel overwhelming, with periods of high demand that impact work-life balance. Additional support, clearer prioritization, or redistribution of responsibilities could help mitigate this.

5.0

26 Jan 2026

mentor role

Student mentor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I love my job. go bears

Cons

only 10 hours a week but its not bad given i have class

5.0

20 Jan 2026

RA Position

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Flexible -Hands on experience -Interesting

Cons

-Cannot be the primary source of income -Restricted to 15 hours

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