California State University, Northridge Reviews
83% would recommend to a friend
(772 total reviews)
Dr. Dianne F. Harrison
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- "Salaries are low and haven't significantly changed almost since the last millenium." (in 19 reviews)
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- 5.0Nov 29, 2023Executive AssistantCurrent Employee
Pros
Colleagues are nice to be with. It has a really great scholarly atmosphere.
Cons
Food needs more variety. Other than that are great.
- 5.0Nov 26, 2023TutorFormer EmployeeNorthridge, CA
Pros
Good opportunities for students looking for work
Cons
There are no cons I can think of
- 5.0Nov 17, 2023Annual Giving AssociateFormer EmployeeNorthridge, CA
Pros
Good pay, good vacation days, warm and friendly workplace environment, good management, and amazing benefits and employee programs.
Cons
High traffic area, better to live close by to avoid long commute. Enforces liberal values on employees, not much freedom to opt out of certain trainings
- 4.0Nov 8, 2023Marketing and Communications AssociateFormer Employee, more than 1 yearNorthridge, CA
Pros
Great place to work when you are a student and are trying to get as much experience and knowledge as possible.
Cons
The pay was not the best.
- 3.0Oct 31, 2023Student Assistant (SRC)Former Employee, less than 1 yearNorthridge, CA
Pros
Be a male and you get away with anything you do.
Cons
The Supervisor is always looking at writing the females up and watching them to make a mistake all the time.
- 5.0Nov 5, 2023Graduate Student AssistantFormer EmployeeLos Angeles, CA
Pros
Good work place for students to work part time on campus.
Cons
There are no cons here.
- 5.0Nov 6, 2023Customer Success SpecialistFormer Employee
Pros
amazing work environment and culture
Cons
nothing in particular, amazing people to work with
- 5.0Oct 23, 2023Student Administrative Support AssistantFormer Employee
Pros
Loved working at the USU, I learned so much and management was amazing. They really want to help you gain valuable work experience to use once you graduate.
Cons
Sometimes had to work later into the evening if there were events.
- 3.0Oct 31, 2023CashierFormer EmployeeNorthridge, CA
Pros
Schedule prioritizes students’ classes and academic responsibilities. Convenient to work on campus.
Cons
Convenient job but pays minimum wage.
- 5.0Oct 24, 2023Research AssistantFormer Employee
Pros
Such a wonderful learning experience
Cons
No cons, just looking for a full time position elsewhere.
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California State University, Northridge has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 861 reviews left anonymously by employees. 83% of employees would recommend working at California State University, Northridge to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.
83% of California State University, Northridge employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated California State University, Northridge 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at California State University, Northridge to be career development, coworkers, benefits and the cons to be culture, management.
