Does Friends University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Friends University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Friends University. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Friends University?

65% of Friends University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Friends University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Friends University?

Student Worker (5) , Adjunct Faculty (2) , Adjunct Professor (2) , Program Representative (2) , Student Ambassador (2)

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

"Most people while I was there were great to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "They allow very flexible hours" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"low pay and a decent amount of work" ((in 9 reviews))

Friends University Reviews

3.9

65% would recommend to a friend

(39 total reviews)

Amy Bragg Carey

59% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (39 reviews)

Friends University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 39 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Friends 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

39 reviews

3.0

25 Sept 2015

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Knowledgeable staff Flexible schedule Core Christian values

Cons

Not well organized Poor IT support for night classes

3.0

30 Jul 2015

Administration

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Tuition paid for if you are full time.

Cons

low salary, a lot of turn over

3.0

9 Mar 2026

Student Affairs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friends has a strong sense of community, and the relationships you build with students are easily the most rewarding part of the job. Because the school is smaller, you really get to know students personally and have opportunities to mentor them in meaningful ways. The mission and faith-based environment can also be very fulfilling for staff who value working in a Christian institution. Employees often get the chance to take on a variety of responsibilities and develop skills across multiple areas. For early-career professionals, this can be a good place to gain experience quickly and build relationships with colleagues across campus.

Cons

Like many small private universities, resources and staffing are limited, which often means employees take on significantly more responsibilities than their job description suggests. It’s common for staff to wear multiple hats and operate in a constant “do more with less” environment. Compensation does not always reflect the workload or expectations, and upward mobility can be difficult unless someone leaves their position. Work-life balance can also be challenging, especially for departments like Student Life or Residence Life where evenings and weekends are common. There can also be inconsistency in communication and decision-making at times, which can make it difficult for staff to plan or feel supported in their roles.

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Jobs at Friends University

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FY26 Student Worker - Inclusion Office Marketing and Event Planning Assistant

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