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      Indiana University Reviews

      4.0

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (4,092 total reviews)
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      Pam Whitten

      33% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.8

      Culture and values

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      Indiana University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,092 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Indiana 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

      4K reviews
      4.0
      19 Aug 2025

      it’s ok

      Creative artworker
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      good office environment and colleagues

      Cons

      unorganised and work gets messy

      5.0
      28 Apr 2025

      Former full-time professional staff member

      Janitor/cleaner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Mission-driven culture. You feel part of something bigger—advancing research, teaching, and the state economy. Work-life balance. Most units embrace hybrid schedules and generous PTO/holiday calendars that align with the academic year. Tuition benefit. Deeply discounted (often fully funded) credits for you, your spouse, and dependents—great for professional development. Benefits package. Strong health coverage, 12% retirement match after 3-year vesting, and access to campus wellness facilities. Collegial atmosphere. Faculty and staff teams collaborate; the “Hoosier hospitality” is real, with mentoring baked into many departments. Bloomington lifestyle. If you’re on the flagship campus, cost of living is modest, bike-friendly, and you’re surrounded by arts, music, and parks.

      Cons

      Compensation lag. Salaries trail comparable R1 universities and private-sector roles; annual increases hover around 1-3 % unless you negotiate on entry. Bureaucracy. Decision-making can be slow, with multiple approval layers and legacy systems (Kuali, Chrome River) that feel clunky. Leadership turnover. Frequent dean/chancellor reshuffles create strategic whiplash in some schools. Equity across campuses. Benefits are consistent, but resources and morale can vary sharply between Bloomington, IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis), and regional centers. Limited upward mobility within units. Promotions often require hopping to a different department or relocating to another campus.

      2.0
      24 Jan 2024

      Not a great place for faculty

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The benefits are pretty good

      Cons

      The compensation is uncompetitive. The leadership is questionable and does not share the values of the faculty.

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