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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSFA employees are 50% more likely to recommend SFA as a great place to work
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| 0% | Detractors |
Working at SFA is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. SFA employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting SFA’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at SFA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SFA is rated C-
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SFA ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 SFA employee reviews, 100% were positive.
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They are much co-oporative and kind hearted.
What are some of the best things about your team?The main thing is the team work
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The most positive about culture is co-oporation
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.
The Department of Student Affairs seeks to become a national model for student engagement activities which focus on student learning and development, civic responsibility and entertainment.
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8 employees at SFA have reviewed SFA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 SFA employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SFA are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SFA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SFA are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at SFA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SFA believe the environment at SFA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SFA is extremely fast. About 66% of the employees at SFA work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at SFA are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no SFA employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SFA's KPIs and OKRs.
SFA’s CEO Ian Maxwell started in this role in 2018. Ian’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Under Maxwell’s leadership, SFA employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Work Culture. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where SFA could stand to see real improvement.
The SFA Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Ian Maxwell, VP, Strategic Planning John Boynewicz, and Assoc. VP for Alumni Affairs Jim Jeter
Ian Maxwell CEO / President
Ian Maxwell serves as the CEO / President of SFA.
John Boynewicz VP, Strategic Planning
John Boynewicz serves as the VP, Strategic Planning of SFA.
Jim Jeter Assoc. VP for Alumni Affairs
Jim Jeter serves as the Assoc. VP for Alumni Affairs of SFA.
Shirley Luna Executive Director, University Marketing Communications
Shirley Luna serves as the Executive Director, University Marketing Communications of SFA.
Steve Westbrook Vice President for University Affairs
Steve Westbrook serves as the Vice President for University Affairs of SFA.
Trey Turner Executive Director of Development
Trey Turner serves as the Executive Director of Development of SFA.
Anthony Espinoza Chief Information Officer
Anthony Espinoza serves as the Chief Information Officer of SFA.
Jill Still Vice President for University Advancement
Jill Still serves as the Vice President for University Advancement of SFA.
John Fields Executive Director and Chief of Police
John Fields serves as the Executive Director and Chief of Police of SFA.
How much do people at SFA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SFA is $87,835, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,191, or $49 per hour.
At SFA, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,495 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,760 annually. Average SFA salaries by department include: Sales at $107,973, Business Development at $100,078, Design at $72,326, and Operations at $83,668. Half of SFA salaries are above $103,191.
3 employees at SFA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at SFA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $101k | $101k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $259k | $259k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $342k | $342k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SFA across various culture dimensions.
SFA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SFA's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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Who is the CEO of SFA?
SFA CEO is Ian Maxwell, their score by employees is 92
What is SFA eNPS?
The eNPS for SFA is 50
What is the salary for Designer in SFA?
Designer average salary in the US is 84k
What are the salaries in the Admin in SFA?
The average salaries for Admin in SFA is 53k
What are the benefits at SFA?
SFA perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement & Unique Office Space