Information for Prospective SVSU Employees
Saginaw Valley State University is a baccalaureate and master's level university, offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study and seven master’s degree programs. Situated on a spacious 782-acre campus, SVSU is conveniently located in mid-Michigan, 90 miles north of Detroit. One of the fastest growing universities in the state, SVSU currently has an enrollment of over 8,900 students. The unique and attractive campus includes several newly-constructed classroom and office buildings and a new performing arts center. For more information about SVSU visit our website at www.svsu.edu.
Saginaw Valley State University is one of 15 public universities in Michigan. SVSU is a comprehensive university located on a beautiful campus in a semi-rural setting in the tri-city area (Saginaw, Bay City and Midland) of east central Michigan near metro areas and just 10 minutes from an international airport. www.svsu.edu/campustour/directions.htm
- SVSU offers state-of-the-art classrooms with small class sizes for greater interaction. Our faculty enjoy opportunities for professional development including public presentation and research opportunities.
- Crime Awareness Report and SVSU University Police Department information
- SVSU offers its employees TIAA-CREF www.tiaa-cref.org for excellent retirement benefit and insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance benefits that SVSU offers the faculty.
(14k PDF) - Medical insurance benefits that SVSU offers the administrative/professional employees. (15k PDF)
- Medical insurance benefits that SVSU offers the support staff. (14k PDF)
SVSU and the surrounding areas offer the following:
- Highly-rated K-12 schools
- Affordable Housing
- A pleasant location within triangle of three communities: Bay City www.baycityarea.com, Midland www.macc.org and Saginaw www.saginawchamber.org
- Regional championship golf courses
- Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Gallery www.svsu.edu/mfsm/
- New $33.5 million conference and meeting facility
- State of the art performing arts and music halls
- Proximity to Bay for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and other water activities. Within 1.5 hours of many beautiful lakes and rivers.
- Outlet shopping within 25 minutes
- Casino gambling entertainment within 50 miles
- Midland Center for the Arts: Performances and exhibits
- Dow Gardens - large, outdoor horticulture gardens
- Highly-rated hospitals in three communities
- Indoor/Outdoor skating rinks
SVSU faculty and support staff employees are represented by Michigan Education Association. Review the current collective bargaining agreements.
To apply for a posted position at SVSU send application materials to: Cynthia Bala, Director of Employment & Compensation Services, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710