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Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
18
TOTAL
RATINGS
193

Texas State Company Culture

Texas State Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
Texas State's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Texas State CEO

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Denise Trauth Texas State's CEO
Denise Trauth
74 /100

Diversity at Texas State

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Diverse employees at Texas State have rated Leadership, Work Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Texas State

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Women at Texas State have rated the company culture C-

Texas State eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

18

Texas State employees are 18% more likely to recommend Texas State as a great place to work

45%Promoters
28%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at Texas State

Working at Texas State is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Texas State employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Texas State’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Texas State was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Texas State

C

Overall Company Culture at Texas State is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom
40%

Texas State ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score

Texas State Employee Reviews

Out of 13 Texas State employee reviews, 36% were positive. The remaining 64% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Texas State improve their work culture.

36%
64%
Positive Reviews36%
Constructive Feedback64%

Positive Reviews From Texas State Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    We get breaks and people are friendly mostly.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Quick and easy and I knew I got the job quickly
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    There is a strong, positive purpose and uplifting yet realistic atmosphere.

Constructive Feedback From Texas State Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I would like bonuses or merit raises for those of us that are always there and work hard
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    I guess it us just the different type of people that are employed that makes it hard sometimes but they are all pretty nice
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Need more transparency across the board

Texas State Company Information

Texas State Mission, Vision & Values

Texas State Mission Statement

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Texas State Values

  • integrity
  • honesty
  • compassion
  • civility
  • fairness
  • respect
  • behavior
HeadquarterUnited States of America
Websitewww.txstate.edu/

Texas State Competitors

Texas State competitors include Something More Austin and Houston. Texas State ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Texas State compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    Texas State
    3.2/5
  2. #2
    Something More Austin's Logo
    Something More Austin
    2.8/5
  3. #3
    Houston's Logo
    Houston
    2.3/5
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Texas State Employees

18 employees at Texas State have reviewed Texas State 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 18 Texas State employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Texas State are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Texas State, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Texas State are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Texas State are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Texas State believe the environment at Texas State is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Texas State is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Texas State work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Texas State are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Texas State - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Texas State is that the company was prepared on their first day. Texas State employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

Texas State KPIs and OKRs

At Texas State 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Texas State's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Texas State employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Texas State CEO & Leadership

Texas State CEO - Denise Trauth

Denise Trauth Texas State's CEO
74 /100

Denise’s approval rate is just above average, putting Denise in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Denise Trauth is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development Texas State offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Denise is most liked by Hispanic or Latino employees and Male employees. When compared to Texas State’s competitors, Denise Trauth ranks just above Houston’s CEO Renu Khator. With Denise’s leadership, Texas State employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Leadership. Denise was rated slightly below average for Compensation.

Texas State Leadership

The Texas State Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Denise Trauth, Vice President University Advancement Becky Prince, and Vice President--CIO C Wyatt

  • Denise Trauth  CEO / President

    Denise Trauth CEO / President

    Denise Trauth serves as the CEO / President of Texas State.

  • Becky Prince Vice President University Advancement

    Becky Prince serves as the Vice President University Advancement of Texas State.

  • C Wyatt Vice President--CIO

    C Wyatt serves as the Vice President--CIO of Texas State.

  • Daniel Owen Chief Information Security Officer

    Daniel Owen serves as the Chief Information Security Officer of Texas State.

  • Joanne Smith Vice President for Student Affairs

    Joanne Smith serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs of Texas State.

  • Kenneth Pierce Vice President for Information Technology and CIO

    Kenneth Pierce serves as the Vice President for Information Technology and CIO of Texas State.

Texas State Salaries

How much does Texas State pay?

How much do people at Texas State get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Texas State is $87,494, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,167, or $51 per hour.

At Texas State, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $114,962 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,080 annually. Average Texas State salaries by department include: HR at $89,804, Marketing at $78,964, Admin at $52,259, and Business Development at $102,332. Half of Texas State salaries are above $106,167.

11 employees at Texas State rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 7 employees at Texas State rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$84k
$84k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$104k
$104k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$188k
$188k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$271k
$271k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$355k
$355k100th Percentile
$87,494*
Average Compensation
$106,167*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Texas State Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Texas State

Diverse employees at Texas State score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing Texas State in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Texas State across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Texas State PTO

Texas State's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Texas State's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

IT
100%

Candidates By Location

Austin
67%
Other
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Texas State

Who is the CEO of Texas State?

Texas State CEO is Denise Trauth, their score by employees is 74

What is Texas State eNPS?

The eNPS for Texas State is 18

What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Texas State?

Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 112k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Texas State?

The average salaries for Admin in Texas State is 52k

Who are Texas State competitors?

Texas State main competitors are Something More Austin, Houston

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