What is the company culture at Fordham University?

Pretty building in a good location

Miserable culture, awful people, no work life balance

Jesuit Values are deeply involved in the work and the culture.

Growth opportunities could be better.

I honestly did love the job, as time-consuming and frustrating as it could be. The connections I made with residents, being able to help a resident in a time of need, etc., made it worth it. Free housing was major, and, as much as I hate to say it, I did gain a lot of skills to put on my resume.

While most of the RDs were great, the senior Reslife office staff was terrible (and many of the terrible RDs were promoted to Reslife staff). They were disorganized, had poor communication, and a pain to deal with because of their inability to answer basic questions (like when RA training starts so out-of-state RAs like myself could book flights more than 2 weeks in advance). When I was an RA we had very few benefits--inconsistent pay (RAs who were on financial aid were CONSTANTLY fighting with the financial aid office to keep their need-based aid, whereas I, who only had a merit scholarship, got an extra $20k off my bill in addition to my scholarship), no real complaint/grievance process, little transparency. Yay to the RA union for fighting for these!

- Love the people and culture - Great learning opps - Great networking opps

- Little old fashioned way in their work

Great benefits, tuition remission and an 11% retirement match.

Fordham's culture has changed. People are on edge wondering, "Who's next?" on the chopping block. No one is happy there. The respect that was there is gone. The pay is low and no room for growth. More work is expected for less pay.

The compensation was outstanding, far exceeding typical higher-education benchmarks and easily competitive with senior creative positions at top-tier NYC agencies or corporations. Between a strong base salary, excellent benefits (top-tier health coverage, robust retirement matching, generous PTO, and valuable tuition remission perks), the total package made living and thriving in the New York area feel truly sustainable and rewarding. It was the kind of pay that reflects how much Fordham values its creative talent. Tremendous creative autonomy and freedom. I was able to lead high-impact brand campaigns, innovative storytelling initiatives, and visual strategy with real ownership. Leadership trusted the creative team’s vision and gave us space to experiment and deliver bold work without constant oversight or red tape. This is one of those places where once you are in, you can find a comfortable spot and sit here for awhile. I know many people who have worked here over a decade with little stress. Outstanding work-life balance in a supportive, values-driven culture. Flexible scheduling, hybrid options, and a focus on thoughtful, quality output (rather than endless hustle or tight deadlines) meant I could produce my best creative work without burnout. It’s ideal for creatives who value sustainability and long-term impact over short-term pressure. The prestige of Fordham’s name is a massive professional booster for networking without paying to attend. Working here elevates your portfolio and network in both academia and beyond, perfect for anyone looking to build a standout resume while doing meaningful, high-visibility work that changes the world for the better. Collaborative, idea-driven environment where bold concepts and strategic storytelling are genuinely celebrated. The team dynamic and university’s commitment to excellence made every project feel exciting and purposeful.

As with any respected university, some projects involve multiple stakeholders and thoughtful review processes, which can occasionally extend timelines. That said, this collaborative approach consistently results in more polished, impactful final deliverables... it’s a small trade-off for the stability, resources, and creative respect you receive.

flexibility and work life balance

no downsides of working at forhdam

• A relaxed and supportive work environment • Open, transparent, and effective communication • Opportunities to explore different roles and departments • Strong connections and collaboration among team members

There wasn't any cons for this job position.

Very nice coworkers in the team

Not lots of communication with supervisor

Flexibility is good managers are nice

Low pay and no career growth prospect