Southern Methodist University Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
6
TOTAL
RATINGS
77

Southern Methodist University Company Culture

Southern Methodist University Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Southern Methodist University's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Southern Methodist University CEO

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 Southern Methodist University's CEO
72 /100

Diversity at Southern Methodist University

Women at Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University 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?

20

Southern Methodist University employees are 20% more likely to recommend Southern Methodist University as a great place to work

40%Promoters
40%Passives
20%Detractors

Working at Southern Methodist University

Working at Southern Methodist University is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Southern Methodist University employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Southern Methodist University’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Southern Methodist University was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Southern Methodist University

C-

Overall Company Culture at Southern Methodist University is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

Southern Methodist University ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score

Southern Methodist University Employee Reviews

Out of 6 Southern Methodist University employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Southern Methodist University Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    A small team, but they are awesome to work with.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Pretty good overall, will pay for your higher education.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    We all really work well together and are organized.

Southern Methodist University Company Information

Southern Methodist University Company Overview

SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas.

HeadquarterDallas, TX 75275
United States of America
Websitewww.smu.edu/
Founding Date1911
Tel(214) 768-2000

Southern Methodist University Employees

6 employees at Southern Methodist University have reviewed Southern Methodist University 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 6 Southern Methodist University employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Southern Methodist University are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Southern Methodist University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Southern Methodist University are not very pleased with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Southern Methodist University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

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

Overall, the employees at Southern Methodist University are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Southern Methodist University - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Dallas about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Dallas employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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.

Southern Methodist University KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Southern Methodist University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Southern Methodist University 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
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Southern Methodist University Salaries

How much does Southern Methodist University pay?

How much do people at Southern Methodist University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Southern Methodist University is $125,984, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $147,957, or $71 per hour.

At Southern Methodist University, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $269,822 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,434 annually. Average Southern Methodist University salaries by department include: Product at $159,705, Marketing at $203,215, Customer Support at $68,750, and IT at $92,302. Half of Southern Methodist University salaries are above $147,957.

4 employees at Southern Methodist University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 4 employees at Southern Methodist University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$76k
$76k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$112k
$112k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$139k
$139k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$185k
$185k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$218k
$218k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$257k
$257k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$263k
$263k100th Percentile
$125,984*
Average Compensation
$147,957*
Median Compensation

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

Southern Methodist University Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Southern Methodist University

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Southern Methodist University 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

Southern Methodist University Perks & Benefits

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Southern Methodist University PTO

Southern Methodist University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Southern Methodist University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 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%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo100%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Southern Methodist University

What is Southern Methodist University eNPS?

The eNPS for Southern Methodist University is 20

What is the salary for Director of Marketing in Southern Methodist University?

Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 136k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Southern Methodist University?

The average salaries for Admin in Southern Methodist University is 64k

What are the benefits at Southern Methodist University?

Southern Methodist University perks and benefits are PTO / Vacation Policy & Paid Holidays

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