Does Southeast Missouri State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Southeast Missouri State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Southeast Missouri State University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Southeast Missouri State University?

69% of Southeast Missouri State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Southeast Missouri State University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Southeast Missouri State University?

Graduate Assistant (24) , Student Worker (20) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Computer Lab Assistant (6) , Resident Assistant (6) , Assistant Professor (5) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Learning Assistant (3) , Professor (3) , Project Coordinator (3) , Tutor (3) , Executive Assistant (2) , Faculty (2) , IT Student Worker (2)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible Hours" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits and a workplace to be in." ((in 8 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling, can do homework at work" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The only downside was that there were not many hours available and the pay was low." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary and low compensation" ((in 7 reviews)); "The pay is absolutely abysmal at below minimum wage." ((in 4 reviews)); "Little room for advancement." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Southeast Missouri State University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Southeast Missouri State University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Southeast Missouri State University in 2026.

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3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(254 total reviews)

Kenneth W. Dobbins

77% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Southeast Missouri State University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 254 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Southeast 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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254 reviews

4.0

May 13, 2014

Southeast Missouri State was a good place to work.

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a lot of guidance and support here. You don't have too many responsibilities. The managers are flexible if you need to switch a class a coworker once or twice.

Cons

You don't get much freedom to take classes into your own hands. The pay is pretty low.

5.0

Mar 13, 2014

Very fun opportunity (best job in the world)

Computer lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, simple schedule and job duties, easy to pick up shifts on the tradeboard, phenomenal manager, you get to interact with students on campus

Cons

The pay is minimum wage, it can be tough to switch out of shifts if no one is willing to trade with you, parking can be a potential problem if you don't have a parking pass/permit or if you don't live on campus

5.0

Jan 29, 2014

Great university, glad I was able to be a student and employed at the same time.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly people, they work with your class schedule if you're a student

Cons

Hours can be minimal, depending on what department you work in. Other than that I really don't have any cons.

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Southeast Missouri State was a good place to work.

Very fun opportunity (best job in the world)

Great university, glad I was able to be a student and employed at the same time.

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