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SMU (Southern Methodist University)

Is this your company?

Not what it used to be.. - Anonymous employee SMU (Southern Methodist University) Employee Review

3.0
24 Apr 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Diversity, Campus Beauty, Tuition Benefits, Retirement Benefits (but don't stay too long or you'll get "retired")

Cons

SMU is in the midst of eliminating over 100 positions. If you're a middle manager or have been there for 10+ years you may want to ask yourself if there is really stability there? In the midst of their layoffs there has been a lot of age discrimination - it's been very sad to see when many have served the University 20+years.

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Pros

work-life balance, communication, teamwork, community engagement

Cons

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4.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

Like the work I do and the people I work with. Activity fluctuates along the typical school calendar with the summer being slower.

Cons

You are expected to jump into change without asking questions. Even when a reason/justification on why or how you are doing something is met with a tone of "I don't care, Do what I said". Direct supervisor and colleagues are great and have your back. Many staff positions don't have a way to move up the career ladder.

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