Does Naropa University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Naropa University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Naropa University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Naropa University?

43% of Naropa University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Naropa University 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Naropa University?

Graduate Assistant (3) , Academic Advisor (2) , Admissions (2) , Director (2) , Office Administrator (2)

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

"Great people that are great." ((in 11 reviews)); "The people (students & colleagues) are wonderful; there's a shared mission and purpose that brings everyone together." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low pay (compared to larger uni's) but it's not too bad" ((in 17 reviews)); "Upper management is a good old boys network, harassment, veiled threats." ((in 5 reviews)); "There is almost no appreciation for the work that you do in this "Buddhist" environment, and leadership can be very cold and uncaring." ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor management, passive" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Naropa University redundancies in 2026?

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

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2.8

43% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

Charles Lief

28% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Culture and values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.4

Career opportunities

2.3

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Senior management

Naropa University has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Naropa University employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

62 reviews

5.0

4 May 2026

Wonderful colleagues and a positive work environment

Admissions assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Wonderful colleagues and leadership, positive work environment, awesome campus

Cons

I have nothing bad to say! I loved attending school and work here. You are lucky if you have an opportunity.

3.0

12 Apr 2026

Easy work with good people, but low pay and poor leadership

Office administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

remote, good people, easy work

Cons

low pay, poor leadership, poor university culture

2.0

9 Dec 2025

Create Niche

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Has more contact with students

Cons

No budget, no assistance, no support for Artist talks

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