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 18 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good and friendly work environment." ((in 10 reviews)); "I work with great colleagues." ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible hours are a big plus for students" ((in 10 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 10 reviews)); "The salary for faculty is low." ((in 6 reviews)); "Minimum wage is the biggest con for student workers" ((in 6 reviews)); "Administrative leadership seems to have few resources to develop junior faculty in a meaningful way." ((in 5 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

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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

21 Dec 2024

Mercer

Employee benefits consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Share some best info now

Cons

One upon a time there

5.0

1 Feb 2024

Mercer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice managers nice professors workload is reasonable salary is good

Cons

Mostly online classes so the campus is not vibrant

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.

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