Is Lamar University a good company to work for?

Lamar University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 438 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Lamar University to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lamar University have been left by employees working as Graduate Assistant , Student Assistant and Student Worker .

Does Lamar University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lamar University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lamar University. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lamar University?

60% of Lamar University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lamar University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lamar University?

Research Assistant (38) , Student Assistant (31) , Graduate Research Assistant (23) , Graduate Assistant (16) , Student Worker (15) , Graduate Student (8) , Resident Assistant (8) , Assistant Professor (6) , Academic Advisor (5) , Assistant Director (5) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (5) , Instructor (5) , Teaching Assistant (4) , Associate Professor (3) , Director (3)

What are the pros of working at Lamar University according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with." ((in 23 reviews)); "I've been working there for the last 12 years and the benefits are great" ((in 16 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers." ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and slow work" ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible hours and a place to learn if you want." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lamar University according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and extremely unorganized" ((in 33 reviews)); "Salary low for a part time job" ((in 9 reviews)); "Management was changing quite frequently, which caused some issues with suggestions and changes." ((in 5 reviews)); "months because of a lack of leadership in HR." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Lamar University locations?

Beaumont , Houston , Houston , Detroit , Port Neches , Vidor , Plano , League City , San Antonio , Mountain Home , Lamar

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4.0

60% would recommend to a friend

(394 total reviews)

Kenneth R. Evans

66% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

Lamar University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 394 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lamar University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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394 reviews

5.0

Nov 24, 2024

Fun and easy

Lu crew member

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

A fun environment to work in.

Cons

Just need to learn a bunch about anything but they have resources to help you out!

5.0

Oct 17, 2024

Supportive environment with growth opportunities

Graduate teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lamar University offers a collaborative environment with access to valuable resources for personal and professional development. Faculty and staff are supportive, and there are ample opportunities for networking and gaining hands-on experience.

Cons

Some processes can be slow-moving, and communication between departments might need improvement at times. Additionally, career advancement opportunities may be limited depending on your role.

4.0

Oct 9, 2024

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Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was a student there

Cons

It was safe and the people were nice

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