Is Missouri State University a good company to work for?

Missouri State University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 718 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Missouri State University to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Missouri State University have been left by employees working as Student Worker , Graduate Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant .

Does Missouri State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Missouri State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Missouri State University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Missouri State University?

76% of Missouri State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Missouri State University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Missouri State University?

Graduate Assistant (86) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (31) , Student Worker (20) , Administrative Assistant (10) , Assistant Professor (10) , Resident Assistant (10) , Graduate Research Assistant (9) , Academic Advisor (8) , Assistant Director (8) , Front Desk Receptionist (8) , Teaching Assistant (8) , Graduate Student (7) , Per Course Instructor (7) , Instructor (6) , Graphic Designer (5)

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

"Benefits are great and can't be beat!" ((in 41 reviews)); "People are great." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good work environment and friendly" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible hours for students" ((in 16 reviews)); "Really good and friendly coworkers in my department" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and hours aren't always easy to come by" ((in 81 reviews)); "low salary and lack of knowledge" ((in 19 reviews)); "Low pay compared to most other businesses." ((in 7 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 4 reviews)); "Sometimes communication is an issue but I have found this to be true everywhere." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Missouri State University locations?

Springfield , Saint Louis , Sprin , West Plains , Springfield , Aurora , Mountain Grove , Branson , Hollister , Kansas City , Rolla , Barnhart , Chesterfield , Eureka , Florissant , Republic , Dallas , Cameron , Indianapolis , San Gabriel , Weldon Spring

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4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(653 total reviews)

Dr. Richard ’’Biff’’ Williams

41% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Missouri State University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 653 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Missouri State 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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653 reviews

3.0

Aug 20, 2023

okay

Sr. research scientist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are great to work with.

Cons

The pay is substantially lower than in private industry and there is little room for advancement.

5.0

Aug 18, 2023

nice work place

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it was fun and cool to work here

Cons

none that i have really

5.0

Aug 10, 2023

Great Community

Communications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MSU is a culture within itself with a great community of leaders and coworkers.

Cons

MSU is growing quickly and with that comes growing pains.

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