University of Houston Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
22
TOTAL
RATINGS
295

University of Houston Company Culture

University of Houston Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
University of Houston's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

University of Houston CEO

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Renu Khator University of Houston's CEO
Renu Khator
83 /100

Diversity at University of Houston

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D-

Diverse employees at University of Houston have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Women at University of Houston

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C+

Women at University of Houston have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

University of Houston 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

8

University of Houston employees are 8% more likely to recommend University of Houston as a great place to work

46%Promoters
16%Passives
38%Detractors

Working at University of Houston

Working at University of Houston is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. University of Houston employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting University of Houston’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at University of Houston was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at University of Houston

C-

Overall Company Culture at University of Houston is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

University of Houston ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 22 Employees

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IT
63
IT63

University of Houston Employee Reviews

Out of 6 University of Houston employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping University of Houston improve their work culture.

60%
40%
Positive Reviews60%
Constructive Feedback40%

Positive Reviews From University of Houston Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The quality of the people who participated and the positive outcome.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Making a positive investment in the lives of our students.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Their remarksble success in providing the highest quality education, research and leadership for Houston.

Constructive Feedback From University of Houston Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    The program needs an entire rebrand but directors are too afraid to make changes
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Avoid micromanaging and offer positive feedback in lieu of only communicating when there is an issue.

University of Houston Company Information

University of Houston Company Overview

University Of Houston is an education institute that offers undergraduate and graduate programs.

University of Houston was founded in 1927 and its current CEO is Renu Khator. Since its inception 99 years ago, University of Houston has grown to 8304 employees.

HeadquarterHouston, TX 77004
United States of America
Websitewww.uh.edu/
Founding Date1927
Tel(713) 743-2255
Company StatusPublic
Social Sites
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
University of Houston employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at University of Houston report the work pace is a bit slow
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at University of Houston have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
58% of University of Houston employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
40% of University of Houston employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
University of Houston employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
91% of University of Houston employees call their work environment positive
Environment

University of Houston Employees

University of Houston has 8304 employees. 22 employees at University of Houston have reviewed University of Houston 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 22 University of Houston employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at University of Houston are not very pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at University of Houston are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at University of Houston believe the environment at University of Houston is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at University of Houston is a bit slow. About 50% of the employees at University of Houston work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

Joining University of Houston - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining University of Houston is that the company was prepared on their first day. University of Houston 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.

University of Houston KPIs and OKRs

At University of Houston 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of University of Houston's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 University of Houston employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

University of Houston Salaries

How much does University of Houston pay?

How much do people at University of Houston get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at University of Houston is $125,039, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,841, or $62 per hour.

At University of Houston, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,192 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,301 annually. Average University of Houston salaries by department include: Business Development at $108,444, Product at $174,429, Operations at $120,293, and IT at $59,652. Half of University of Houston salaries are above $130,841.

13 employees at University of Houston rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 49 ratings) while 13 employees at University of Houston rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).

Salaries contributed from University of Houston employees include job titles like IT Manager and SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from University of Houston employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$74k
$74k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$101k
$101k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$129k
$129k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$177k
$177k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$225k
$225k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$268k
$268k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$278k
$278k100th Percentile
$125,039*
Average Compensation
$130,841*
Median Compensation

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

University of Houston Salaries by City

University of Houston Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at University of Houston

Diverse employees at University of Houston score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing University of Houston in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at University of Houston across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 63/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 51/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

University of Houston Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

University of Houston PTO

University of Houston's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is University of Houston's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. University of Houston's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy25%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare25%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
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?

University of Houston Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in University of Houston on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
57%
Operations
14%
IT
14%
Engineering
14%

Candidates By Location

Houston
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding University of Houston

Who is the CEO of University of Houston?

University of Houston CEO is Renu Khator, their score by employees is 83

What is University of Houston eNPS?

The eNPS for University of Houston is 8

What is the salary for Sales Rep in University of Houston?

Sales Rep average salary in the US is 159k

What are the salaries in the Legal in University of Houston?

The average salaries for Legal in University of Houston is 150k

How many employees work in University of Houston?

University of Houston has 8304 employees

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