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For the second year in a row, William Paterson University has been named to Forbes’ prestigious “Best-In-State Employers” list, recognizing the institution as one of the highest-rated employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys.
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 workers across the country who are employed by companies with at least 500 people. The anonymous survey asked about workers’ current employer, as well as any previous employers they’ve had in the past two years, covering the topics of working conditions, compensation and benefits, potential for growth, diversity, and more.
William Paterson University employs close to 1,000 full-time professionals who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative staff, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, managers, and more.
“I am proud of William Paterson’s dedicated faculty and staff, whose shared commitment to the success of our students creates a strong campus culture, where talented people can grow professionally and advance their careers,” says University President Richard J. Helldobler. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes and believe that William Paterson, the great place to work, is inextricably linked to William Paterson, the greatest place for New Jersey students to get a great, affordable college education.”
William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University’s roles are filled by promotions from within. WP also boasts flexible work arrangements with a four-day summer work week, robust retirement plans, tuition benefits for employees and their dependents, tax-free savings opportunities, and a professional learning series that has been nationally recognized for its innovation.
“At William Paterson University, we cultivate a purpose-driven workplace that values professional and personal growth, work-life balance, and a strong sense of community,” says Vice President for Human Resources Allison Boucher-Jarvis. “Our employees’ contributions matter, and they know it. Making a meaningful impact on our diverse student body drives us all, together. We lift our employees and students as we climb—ensuring shared success at every level.”
