Does Montclair State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Montclair State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Montclair State University. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Montclair State University?

82% of Montclair State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Montclair State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Montclair State University?

Adjunct Professor (28) , Graduate Assistant (24) , Research Assistant (16) , Graduate Research Assistant (13) , Student Assistant (12) , Assistant Professor (11) , Resident Assistant (11) , Director (9) , Student Worker (9) , Associate Professor (7) , Program Assistant (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (6) , Graduate Student (5) , Lifeguard (5)

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

"Great people that you work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and my department is very flexible" ((in 21 reviews)); "The benefits are great and the campus is up and rising." ((in 20 reviews)); "Very helpful and friendly staff" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Stipend pay is low and you cannot survive off of it" ((in 43 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and inconvenient" ((in 19 reviews)); "low salary and need to upgrade the instrumentation" ((in 11 reviews)); "could be better with communication" ((in 3 reviews)); "Opportunity for growth is lacking and salaries are low." ((in 3 reviews))

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4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(511 total reviews)

Jonathan GS Koppell

61% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture and values

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Montclair State University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Montclair State 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

511 reviews

5.0

20 May 2026

Great learning experience with good growth potential

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Really good learning experience and growth potential

Cons

None that I can think of

5.0

11 May 2026

Supportive administration but limited travel funding for faculty

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive administration in a great location

Cons

Not much travel funding for faculty.

3.0

27 Apr 2026

Good part-time job, but limited full-time growth

Office manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Easy part-time job if you are a student there.

Cons

Wouldn't recommend a full time position even if they offer you one. It's a place to settle at, not go into. Don't expect to move up.

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Good part-time job, but limited full-time growth

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