Does Niagara University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Niagara University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Niagara University. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Niagara University?

46% of Niagara University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Niagara University 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Niagara University?

Director (7) , Adjunct Professor (5) , Professor (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Professor (2) , Campus Safety Officer (2) , Coordinator (2) , Graduate Assistant (2) , Instructor (2) , Writing Tutor (2)

What are the pros of working at Niagara University according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "NU is a beautiful campus" ((in 7 reviews)); "Most people are nice and great to work with." ((in 7 reviews)); "Good time off, good benefits if you can use them" ((in 4 reviews)); "There is flexibility in the work schedule and overall great coworkers." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Niagara University according to real employee reviews?

"The adjuncts salaries are also poor in comparison to similar universities." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Niagara University redundancies in 2026?

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

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Niagara University Reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(71 total reviews)

James Maher

39% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture and values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity and inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Niagara University has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 71 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Niagara University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

71 reviews

1.0

7 Jul 2026

Beautiful campus and generous PTO, but low pay issues

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Beautiful campus, Generous PTO and Holidays

Cons

Low pay, NO raises for staff, reduction in 401k contributions for staff. NO professional development.

2.0

4 Jun 2026

Nice campus but ethics and job security are lacking

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice campus and students. Decent sports.

Cons

Management’s poor ethics. Long term employees get greeted by HR with a box saying today is your last day.

3.0

30 May 2026

Enjoyable students, but stress from unpredictable budget cuts

Faculty fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The students are great to work with.

Cons

Budget cuts are unpredictable and causes stress

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Jobs at Niagara University

Graphic Designer

Niagara University, NY

US$26 - US$29 /hr

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Administrative Assistant - College of Education

Niagara University, NY

US$17 - US$17 /hr

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Instructional Technologist

Niagara University, NY

US$30 - US$31 /hr

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Adjunct Instructor in Education – Teacher Education (all subjects)

International Student Services Coordinator/DSO

Niagara University, NY

US$20 - US$24 /hr

(Employer provided)

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Beautiful campus and generous PTO, but low pay issues

Nice campus but ethics and job security are lacking

Enjoyable students, but stress from unpredictable budget cuts

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