Is Sam Houston State a good company to work for?

Sam Houston State has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 643 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Sam Houston State to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sam Houston State have been left by employees working as Student Assistant , Graduate Assistant and Teaching Assistant .

Does Sam Houston State pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sam Houston State employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sam Houston State. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sam Houston State?

62% of Sam Houston State employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sam Houston State 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sam Houston State?

Student Assistant (33) , Student Worker (32) , Graduate Assistant (23) , Assistant Professor (22) , Teaching Assistant (12) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Research Assistant (8) , Graduate Research Assistant (7) , Adjunct Professor (6) , Graduate Student (6) , Assistant Director (5) , Director (5) , Resident Advisor (RA) (5) , Associate Director (4)

What are the pros of working at Sam Houston State according to real employee reviews?

"And great benefits." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great people to work with!" ((in 29 reviews)); "Flexible hours and easy to manage" ((in 27 reviews)); "great place to work and flexible schedule" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great environment and coworkers." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sam Houston State according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low for many staff positions and it's very hard to secure a position within the university." ((in 71 reviews)); "Leadership is atrocious." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to other universities" ((in 10 reviews)); "They give you a certain number of hours a week regardless of how many hours you work and the pay is minimum wage." ((in 8 reviews)); "My direct supervisors were great but the upper management in the department was super unorganized and more interested in the number of people working underneath them than the quality of the work coming out." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sam Houston State locations?

Huntsville , Houston , Conroe , The Woodlands , Sam Houston , Dallas , Lincoln , Brenham , College Station , Corpus Christi , DeSoto , Keller , Midlothian , Huffman , Magnolia , Missouri City , Spring , Honolulu , Santa Rosa , Aston

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3.7

62% would recommend to a friend

(613 total reviews)

Dana G Hoyt

62% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

Sam Houston State has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 613 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sam Houston State 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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613 reviews

2.0

Mar 12, 2015

Not what you know but who you know

Assistant

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Pros

Wellness program and benefits, can't think of more than that

Cons

Low pay in comparison to other state jobs, ridiculous fee for staff parking when you have to fight for a parking spot you leave for lunch you're pravtically parking a mile just to find a parking spot when you return

4.0

Mar 12, 2015

Being a student worker we get paid very little but also have a generally flexible schedule.

Student worker

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Pros

We have a flexible schedule that allows us to work in between classes and we can usually trade hours if something comes up during the week. Also, we don't have to work on the weekends which is nice. Depending on the department you work for you may have time to do your homework or talk with coworkers.

Cons

We start off making minimum wage and raises are very small. Various departments do not allow students to work on homework, require a larger workload, and have particular dress codes. It really just depends where on campus you work.

5.0

Mar 4, 2015

Wonderful Regional University, Just the Right Size

Anonymous employee

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Pros

I've worked at larger universities in several states. SHSU is just the right size with a good sized student population, stable finances, and a forward looking leadership that isn't afraid to try new things. Benefits are substantial and there is opportunity for career growth if you move among departments. If you are looking to further your education, there are course credit benefits for full time employees. There is an honest focus on doing what is best for students, which is rewarding and motivational for staff in all areas.

Cons

Huntsville is a small town and somewhat rural. Many employees choose to commute in from more desirable Conroe or the Woodlands.

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Lecturer-Pool Faculty of World Languages and Cultures (ASL) - 1 position to be filled

Huntsville, TX

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