• Control: Private
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Institutions
  • Institution: 4-year
  • Enrollment: <3,000

2024 Recognition Categories

  • Job Satisfaction & Support
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Professional Development
  • Mission & Pride
  • Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness
  • Confidence in Senior Leadership
  • Faculty & Staff Well-being
  • Shared Governance

What makes your college a great place to work?

President's Statement

Northwood prioritizes the happiness of its employees. When people feel valued, students receive better service. We seek and retain employees who embody diverse communities. We nurture the well-being of one another and ourselves, which fosters continuous career and personal growth. We develop leaders who champion collaboration for those they lead and serve. The Northwood Idea philosophy highlights our commitment to individual freedom and responsibility, acknowledging that diverse perspectives and talents create a prosperous society.

Employee Comment

I take pride in being part of an institution that prioritizes student success above all else. Knowing that my work directly contributes to helping students achieve their academic and career goals is rewarding, especially for international students. This university is making lot of efforts, and I am part of these efforts.

Vital Statistics

    Staff

  • Fulltime Admin: 46
  • Fulltime Eps: 118
  • Fulltime Faculty: 44
  • Fulltime Non-Exempt Staff: 49
  • Adjunct Count: 193
    • Average Annual Salary

    • Faculty: $71,801
    • Administration: $120,446
    • Exempt Professional Staff: $54,922
    • Non-exempt Staff: $44,132
      • Voluntary Turnover Rate

      • Full-time Faculty: 3.00%
      • Full-time Staff (excluding Faculty): 3.00%
        • 4 Years Recognized
        • 1 Year Honor Roll

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