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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Reviews by job title

254 reviews

3.0

Nov 13, 2013

Nice Art Department

Assist professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice Art Dept. on the Mississippi River.

Cons

Cape Girardeau is far away from things. The closest city is St Louis.

4.0

Oct 5, 2013

It was an open work environment.

Landscaping crew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This job offered flexible hours and a very laid back work atmosphere. Not too stressful and not really bogged down with a lot of work.

Cons

The relations with employees was hard to deal with. Quality of some employees on the landscaping crew was poor. Management could possibly hire better crews.

4.0

Jul 3, 2013

Great

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employees/students, great tuition benefits

Cons

There are no cons at semo

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