Does RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology). This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

85% of RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

Research Assistant (83) , Graduate Research Assistant (82) , Teaching Assistant (68) , Student Worker (55) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (34) , Graduate Assistant (31) , Graduate Student (24) , PhD Student (17) , Assistant Professor (15) , Tutor (13) , Associate Professor (12) , Lecturer (12) , Lab Assistant (11) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (10) , Dining Services (9)

What are the pros of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee reviews?

"RIT has great benefits and a generally good atmosphere." ((in 86 reviews)); "The people I work with are great" ((in 83 reviews)); "Also the work hours are flexible and your are allowed to work in and out as per your convenience provided the work is done." ((in 75 reviews)); "Good work environment and very comfortable goals." ((in 31 reviews)); "Understanding and friendly staff" ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and the raise each year (when we get it) isnt enough to keep up with inflation so you make less each year" ((in 112 reviews)); "Low salaries and they do not keep up with market demand for existing employees" ((in 31 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 22 reviews)); "College is expensive and minimum wage is hard to pay tuition and rent from." ((in 16 reviews)); "Bad manager and HR doesn't seem to care" ((in 12 reviews))

RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(1,605 total reviews)

William W. Destler

87% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,605 reviews)

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RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,605 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) 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

2K reviews

4.0

5 May 2022

Decent work but constant penny pinching will be felt by employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Large university with many dedicated faculty and interesting projects - Campus is well serviced across many disciplines

Cons

- RIT is seeking to transform into a R1 university but at a budget which means that many administrative and faculty roles are over worked and understaffed

4.0

18 Oct 2016

Great School with many opportunities for students to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Variety of on campus jobs - Supervisors are willing to help and understand the students schedules - A place to find a mentor

Cons

Some jobs are not posted on the school website

5.0

8 Mar 2016

Senor Administrator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic people; supportive and positive culture; excellent benefits.

Cons

Higher education institutions move more slowly than other organizations and that can be frustrating at times when circumstances demand quick decisive action.

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