Does American Campus Communities pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Campus Communities employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Campus Communities. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Campus Communities?

65% of American Campus Communities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Campus Communities 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Campus Communities?

Community Assistant (580) , Leasing Manager (65) , General Manager (59) , Assistant General Manager (58) , Community Assistant/Leasing Agent (37) , Bookkeeper (35) , Leasing Coordinator (31) , Senior Community Assistant (25) , Leasing Assistant (22) , Resident Assistant (22) , Maintenance Technician (19) , Leasing Agent (17) , Assistant Manager (14) , Marketing Assistant (12) , Maintenance Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at American Campus Communities according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and for" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great benefits and resources available to all." ((in 60 reviews)); "Flexible hours and if you do decide to live on campus you get discounted rent" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 40 reviews)); "Half day Fridays and great coworkers" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Campus Communities according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and occasional after" ((in 159 reviews)); "poor management and lack of discipline in higher" ((in 108 reviews)); "7 Assistant General Managers and 3" ((in 35 reviews)); "No commission is offered which is absurd because many other student housing properties offer a commission." ((in 25 reviews)); "No work life balance for full time employees" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Campus Communities layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American Campus Communities layoffs and their outlook for job security at American Campus Communities in 2026.

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American Campus Communities reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,609 total reviews)

Rob Palleschi

65% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

American Campus Communities has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,609 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Campus Communities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Bienes raíces industry (3.8 stars).

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2K reviews

1.0

Oct 19, 2025

terrible mangement

Community assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

a job and rent discount

Cons

really difficult to deal with unhappy patrons

4.0

Oct 17, 2025

Good Position for Students

Community assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In terms of scheduling, they schedule you based on your given availability for the month, so it’s good for students with varying schedules. You also get a discount on rent.

Cons

Hours are limited because other than the required duty (night shifts), it’s hard to get scheduled during the day sometimes.

2.0

Oct 17, 2025

It’s okay

Community assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Picking your hours, sometimes offers overtime and great team

Cons

Long required hours occasionally, odd responsibilities that are not listed in job description

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