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3.5
 
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      Anonymous shared this review of Northwestern University, United States on Apr 2nd, 2020
      "Great benefits and overall work environment is good. Many opportunity here for career growth."
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      4.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "Yes"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Northwestern University can improve?
      "Improve my compensation"
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
      "Yes"
      14 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
      Would you recommend Northwestern University to other women?
      "Yes"
      How supportive is your manager?
      1
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      3
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      5
      Which benefits are offered?
      Parental leave, Health care, Childcare, Pension

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      Anonymous shared this review of Northwestern University, United States on Feb 24th, 2020
      "Great place to work all around, regardless of gender. Go Wildcats!"
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      5.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "Yes"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Northwestern University can improve?
      "Improve my compensation"
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Hours, Policies, Culture
      Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
      "No / Unsure"
      Would you recommend Northwestern University to other women?
      "Yes"
      How supportive is your manager?
      1
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      3
      4
      5
      Which benefits are offered?
      Parental leave, Health care, Childcare, Pension

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      Anonymous shared this review of Northwestern University, United States on Jul 29th, 2019
      "Each department and/or center operates like a small business. The quality of the work experience depends greatly on the specific department/center."
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      3.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "No"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "No"
      One thing Northwestern University can improve?
      "Promote more women into leadership positions"
      Position or Department
      Program Administrator, Healthcare
      Recent Salary
      $50k-$80k
      Recent Bonus
      $0
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Hours
      Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
      "Yes"
      4 Weeks Paid | 12 Weeks Unpaid
      Would you recommend Northwestern University to other women?
      "Maybe"
      How supportive is your manager?
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Which benefits are offered?
      Parental leave, Health care, Childcare, Pension

      Want to  submit a response?

      Anonymous shared this review of Northwestern University on Jan 24th, 2019
      "In order to get the full maternity benefit (it's good), you have to have worked at NU for 4 years first. It's worth the wait, but it's quite a commitment and requires advanced family planning. "
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      3.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "Yes"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Northwestern University can improve?
      "Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
      Position or Department
      Director, Operations
      Recent Salary
      $100k-$150k
      Recent Bonus
      $0-$10k
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      "Flexibility likely depends on the position. Roles that are faculty facing don't allow much flexibility."
      Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
      Policies
      Did you take Maternity leave?
      "No"
      Would you recommend Northwestern University to other women?
      "Yes"

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      Anonymous shared this review of Northwestern University on Jun 11th, 2018
      "Support other women. Advocate for yourself and your career. Find a sponsor. "
      Overall Job Satisfaction:
      1.0
      Are women & men treated equally?
      "No"
      Does the CEO support gender diversity?
      "Yes"
      One thing Northwestern University can improve?
      "Promote more women into leadership positions"
      Level of Flexibility
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Did you take Maternity leave?
      "No"
      Would you recommend Northwestern University to other women?
      "Maybe"

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