The level of job satisfaction and its relationship to some variables among university employees

Abstract

This study aims to identify the level of job satisfaction among employees at Al-Asmarya Islamic University and to examine the significance of differences based on the variables of years of experience, academic qualifications, and workplace. The sample size of (85) employees at Al-Asmariya Islamic University participated. The researcher applied a job satisfaction scale to answer the research questions, using a descriptive comparative approach. The results of the study indicated an average level of job satisfaction. The results also indicated differences based on the variable of years of experience. It is clear that there are significant differences based on the variable of years of experience in job satisfaction among employees at Al-Asmariya Islamic University in Zliten. The results also indicated differences based on the variable of academic qualifications, as job satisfaction related to management was higher among those with low qualifications. This is explained by the fact that those with low educational qualifications are more satisfied with their position at work, compared to those with high academic qualifications, who have higher ambitions and are therefore more likely to seek higher positions within academic institutions. The results also showed that employees in centers and colleges had better job satisfaction related to training, management, and overall job satisfaction scores compared to those working in management among employees at Al-Asmariya Islamic University in Zliten.