Does Widener pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Widener employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Widener. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Widener?

71% of Widener employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Widener 4.1 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 Widener?

Graduate Assistant (6) , Adjunct Professor (5) , Student Worker (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Assistant Professor (4) , Professor (4) , Administrator (3) , Assistant Director (3) , Associate Professor (3) , Director (3) , Adjunct Faculty (2) , Graduate Research Assistant (2) , Tutor (2)

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

"good benefits for full time faculty and some employees" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great people and see students everyday." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great colleagues, students driven to learn, and some of the benefits" ((in 6 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful." ((in 3 reviews)); "The current President listens to employees' wants and needs and does their best to accommodate the university as a whole." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Pay was low and could be increased" ((in 14 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other universities." ((in 8 reviews)); "Dishonest leadership" ((in 4 reviews)); "Difficult management, disorganized." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Widener redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.1

71% would recommend to a friend

(131 total reviews)

James T. Harris III

77% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture and values

3.9

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Widener has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 131 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Widener 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

131 reviews

4.0

12 June 2026

Supportive faculty, low pay

Part time adjunct faculty member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive department faculty and nice working facilities

Cons

Low pay for attention to students required; no adjunct faculty union representation

4.0

26 May 2026

Supportive leadership in a great work atmosphere, but pay lags

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great leadership that cares about your success. Great work atmosphere!

Cons

Lower pay than other institutions

5.0

11 Mar 2026

Wonderful work environment!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic atmosphere and culture. Really a joy to work at. Leadership very obviously cares about the culture, the staff, and the students. Nothing is ever corporatized.

Cons

Salaries are lower compared to other institutions. And not enough students on campus over summers!

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