Does Bates College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bates College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bates College. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bates College?

94% of Bates College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bates College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bates College?

Research Assistant (10) , Teaching Assistant (8) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Associate Director (5) , Math Tutor (5) , Student Worker (5) , Tutor (5) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (3) , Academic Tutor (2) , Ecorep (2) , Junior Advisor (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Peer Writing Tutor (2) , Residence Life (2) , Senior Systems Administrator (2)

What are the pros of working at Bates College according to real employee reviews?

"great people and great atmosphere!" ((in 17 reviews)); "The benefits are great and the landscaping is pretty nice." ((in 11 reviews)); "Faculty, staff, and students are friendly." ((in 9 reviews)); "flexible hours for a full" ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bates College according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is minimum wage and you're lucky if you get 8+ hours per week" ((in 9 reviews)); "Most positions offered low salaries and part time hours." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bates College redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bates College redundancy and their outlook for job security at Bates College in 2026.

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The atmosphere at Bates College is one of positive personal achievement. - Assistant Field Hockey and Basketball Coach Bates College Employee Review

4.0

2 Mar 2014

Assistant field hockey and basketball coach

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

There are many resources and connections at Bates College if one wants or needs to use them. The campus feels friendly and welcoming the moment you step on its grounds, and the staff from the grounds keepers to the professors exude the same...

Cons

One of the down sides of working at Bates College is finding housing on or near the campus. Finding full-time employment can be difficult as well for more recent college graduates.

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5.0

21 Apr 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good scheduling and work-life balance for student jobs.

Cons

Hard to find good jobs as they close quickly. Have a resume ready to go before the applications come out.

4.0

9 Jun 2026

Admissions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great community, PTO, wellness program, access to faciltities

Cons

travel, weekend work, heavy work load in winter

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