Northern Illinois University Reviews
81% would recommend to a friend
(767 total reviews)
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- 5.0Nov 17, 2023DirectorCurrent Employee
Pros
Excellent benefits Mission-oriented Freedom to pursue important work
Cons
It's a large university, so there is some bureacracy
- 5.0Sep 22, 2023Lead Undergraduate Research AmbassadorCurrent EmployeeDeKalb, IL
Pros
It is a good place to work as a student.
Cons
There are no real cons.
- 5.0Aug 29, 2023Nutrition ProfessorFormer Employee
Pros
Flexible hours Challenging ( teaching, research and service)
Cons
Geographical Location and high taxes
- 5.0Aug 23, 2023Extra HelpFormer Employee, less than 1 yearDeKalb, IL
Pros
Great experience in building resume
Cons
Depends on who heads you're department
- 5.0Aug 21, 2023Research AssistantCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearDeKalb, IL
Pros
Good work culture and pay for research assistant
Cons
None good working with professors
- 5.0Aug 9, 2023Undergraduate Research AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearDeKalb, IL
Pros
You will obtain some great experience doing a research assistantship, and this will set you up for internships very well!
Cons
The pay isn't very good, but they are following a policy set up by the school.
- 5.0Jul 31, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer Employee, less than 1 yearDeKalb, IL
Pros
Work was flexible and pay was decent for 10 hours a week.
Cons
Students can be little argumentative at some times, you need to handle with patience.
- 5.0Jul 30, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
Allowed WFH at the start. Chose your own hours.
Cons
No WFH in 2023 for TAs. Was not given a proper office to do my duties but just a classroom with 2-3 other TAs. Back would hurt like crazy sitting in tiny classroom chairs for hours. Students become pushy to update their grades and constant emails, which I don't mind. but be ready for that.
- 5.0Jul 25, 2023Graduate Teaching AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearDeKalb, IL
Pros
Great for a student needing a scholarship.
Cons
Only 10 hours a week is provided.
- 5.0Jul 10, 2023Student Assistant ResearcherFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsDeKalb, IL
Pros
On campus work. Flexible scheduling. A lot of autonomy.
Cons
N/a (I know that’s a cop out, but I had a really good experience)
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Northern Illinois University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 862 reviews left anonymously by employees. 81% of employees would recommend working at Northern Illinois University to a friend and 76% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.
81% of Northern Illinois University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Northern Illinois University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Northern Illinois University to be culture, career development, benefits and the cons to be management, compensation.
