VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — ECPI University is proud to be named one of Inside Business’ Top Workplaces for 2025, a distinction that reflects the university’s commitment to cultivating a mission-driven, student-centered, and values-based workplace.
"We are honored to receive this recognition," said Mark Dreyfus, President of ECPI University. "This is a reflection of the incredible people who choose to make ECPI their professional home, people who believe in our mission, live out our values, and show up every day to make a difference in students’ lives."
A Culture Rooted in Purpose and Impact
Since its founding in 1966, ECPI University has remained steadfast in its mission: to deliver student-centered education that is hands-on, career-focused, and accessible. That mission doesn’t just serve students, it also fuels a work environment where faculty and staff feel seen, heard, and inspired to grow.
New hires benefit from a structured onboarding process, mentorship, and frequent feedback loops that help them integrate quickly and contribute meaningfully. For long-term employees, ECPI offers leadership development, continuing education opportunities, and cross-departmental collaboration that supports career advancement and innovation.
“From day one, it was clear I was stepping into more than a job: I was joining a mission,” shared one ECPI team member. “There’s a shared sense of purpose that makes the work incredibly fulfilling.”
Professional Growth, Personal Fulfillment
At ECPI, professional development is woven into the culture. Whether it’s an instructor honing their teaching craft through educational technology training or a staff member stepping into a stretch leadership role, employees are empowered to evolve with the institution.
Employees can access:
- Leadership and professional skills workshops
- Opportunities to teach or learn across departments
- Recognition initiatives like the EPIC Awards
- Signature events such as the Fall Faculty Conference, which celebrates achievement, fosters connection, and aligns staff around strategic goals
Helping Students Thrive: The Heart of the Work
Across all campuses and departments, one shared value drives every decision: student success.
ECPI faculty and staff support a student population that includes first-generation college students, veterans, single parents, adult learners, and working professionals; individuals balancing full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and personal aspirations while pursuing their degrees.
The university’s flexible learning formats, hands-on teaching model, and commitment to real-world career outcomes create a dynamic, responsive learning environment. Behind that environment is a team of people who care.
Whether it’s a career advisor staying late to help with a resume or an instructor adjusting a lab experience to fit a student’s learning style, ECPI team members consistently go above and beyond.
More Than a Workplace: A Community That Gives Back
ECPI University’s workplace culture extends into the community. Through partnerships with nonprofits such as The Up Center, The Salvation Army, and other local organizations, employees participate in volunteer initiatives that allow them to contribute to causes they care about.
The university also supports employee well-being through competitive benefits, wellness programs, and a culture of inclusion and recognition that ensures people feel both supported and challenged.
A Place Where Purpose Meets Career
With over five decades of innovation in career-focused education, ECPI University continues to attract professionals who want more than a paycheck. They want purpose, growth, and the chance to make a difference.
As ECPI continues to expand its offerings in technology, health science, nursing, business, criminal justice, and culinary arts, its people remain its greatest asset, and the reason the institution continues to thrive.