American University Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
130

American University Company Culture

American University Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.6/5
American University's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

American University CEO

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
 American University's CEO
60 /100

Diversity at American University

Women at American University

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F

Women at American University have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

American University eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-83

American University employees are -83% more likely to recommend American University as a great place to work

0%Promoters
17%Passives
83%Detractors

Working at American University

Working at American University is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. American University employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Team have the most room for improvement, putting American University’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at American University was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at American University

D

Overall Company Culture at American University is rated D

Last updated months ago

Bottom
20%

American University ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

American University Employee Reviews

Out of 2 American University employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American University improve their work culture.

0%
100%
Positive Reviews0%
Constructive Feedback100%

Constructive Feedback From American University Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    New president, new provost, an actual faculty governance structure.

American University Company Information

American University Company Overview

American University is a university dedicated to national service.

HeadquarterWashington, DC 20016
United States of America
Websitewww.american.edu/
Founding Date1893
Tel(202) 885-1000
Company StatusPrivate

American University Employees

8 employees at American University have reviewed American University across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 8 American University employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at American University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at American University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at American University are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at American University are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at American University believe the environment at American University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American University is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at American University work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at American University are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining American University - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

American University KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of American University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 American University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

American University Salaries

How much does American University pay?

How much do people at American University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American University is $92,701, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,968, or $41 per hour.

At American University, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,401 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,863 annually. Average American University salaries by department include: Finance at $91,952, Customer Support at $64,247, Sales at $135,741, and Operations at $124,464. Half of American University salaries are above $85,968.

3 employees at American University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at American University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$56k
$56k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$72k
$72k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$85k
$85k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$144k
$144k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$195k
$195k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$258k
$258k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$262k
$262k100th Percentile
$92,701*
Average Compensation
$85,968*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

American University Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at American University

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American University across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

American University Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

American University PTO

American University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. American University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

American University Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding American University

What is American University eNPS?

The eNPS for American University is -83

What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in American University?

Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 83k

What are the salaries in the Product in American University?

The average salaries for Product in American University is 170k

What are the benefits at American University?

American University perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space

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