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North Carolina State University reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,955 total reviews)
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W. Randolph Woodson

77% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

North Carolina State University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,955 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The North Carolina State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Jan 11, 2019

It's very much a government job

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Pros

Great state benefits; lots of opportunities to get involved in university life, even for adult employees; very supportive team; career longevity

Cons

Far too much bureaucracy and politics - weeks or months to make even the simplest decisions; management did not support me in my position even asking for help and direction; raises are at the hands of the legislature and below market rates

1.0
Jan 11, 2021
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Pros

Working in higher ed can be incredibly rewarding. Feels like you're doing something meaningful. Lots of good people who could make a lot more money in the private sector but are here because they care. The work you do has a real impact on a big community.

Cons

The university consistently fails to live up to its values. It aspires to be a hub of innovation, but under-invests in the technology infrastructure and people needed to do those things. It says it believes in diversity and inclusion, but racist and sexist behavior goes basically unpunished. Also, it turns out we employ a Proud Boy who outs activists and intimidates students on social media in his free time. When the administration found out, they decided they're okay with that. So that's clearly not great.

1.0
Sep 10, 2020
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Pros

If you're lazy and have no scruples you can work here. I'm resigning and am so happy to be done with the drama.

Cons

Management is awful, they hire people with no supervisory experience. People are lazy to the point of actually sleeping on the job and getting away with it. No merit raises, you're at the mercy of the legislature, and the most you get is only 2%. That's across the board, so if you do your job well you only get the same as the sleeper. The office itself is rundown and in an unsafe neighborhood. The supervisor is an airhead who has no clue about leadership. Most of my co-workers spend their days gossiping about whatever.

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