Step 2: Complete Benefit Forms
FACULTY
To review the various benefits offered including medical rates and plans, select the Faculty Benefits link.
All benefits will be reviewed during your New Employee Orientation Meeting. New employees should contact the Benefits Specialist at (989) 964-7100 or email benefits@svsu.edu to schedule an appointment to review the required payroll and Human Resource forms and documents.
New employees enrolling in benefits are reminded of the necessary information for completion of the following:
- Medical Coverage – all family members (spouse and/or dependents) listed on the plans must have corresponding Social Security numbers and dates(s) of birth. Also required, a copy of the marriage license and/or birth certificates for covered dependents.
- Beneficiary information must include name, address, Social Security numbers(s) and dates(s) of birth.
Benefits will begin the 1st of the month after the hire date.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORMS
- Benefit Enrollment & Change Form
- MESSA Online Enrollment User Guide (1,234KB) Go to www.messa.org to register as a new user and complete the benefit enrollment process
- UNUM Group Life and Supplemental Life Enrollment/Change Form (427KB) - Complete this form to enroll in group life or supplemental life insurance.
- MESSA Beneficiary Designation Form (30KB) - Complete this form ONLY if enrolled in a MESSA medical plan.
- SVSU Retirement Plan (94KB) - Review the TIAA – Retirement Plan and enrollment instructions.
- 403(b) Compensation Plan Agreement Form (650KB) - Complete this form to authorize salary reductions for 403(b) retirement plans.
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement Form(617KB) - Complete this form to authorize salary deferral for 457(b) retirement plans.
- Flexible Spending Account Overview (33KB) - If enrolling in Flexible Spending Accounts, determine annual contributions for dependent/child care and/or health care accounts.
Request Official Transcripts
Prior to your effective date of hire, request official transcripts from the school where you obtained your highest degree be sent to SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University
Human Resources, Wickes 373
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
An electronic transcript (directly from your school) can be sent to HR@svsu.edu.
Any faculty member who obtains a doctorate degree must contact their Dean’s office to process their Doctorate raise. An official transcript must also be sent to Human Resources. An electronic transcript (directly from your school) can be sent to HR@svsu.edu.
- Faculty Contract 2020-2023 (3,861KB) Review the Sick Leave Units/Jury Duty/Personal Leave information within the faculty contract.
- Faculty Association Dues (140KB) - Complete this form, choosing one of the three options regarding the collective bargaining agreement between Saginaw Valley State University and the Saginaw Valley State University Faculty Association.
Go To - Step 3: Review Annual Notices & Other SVSU Policies
CONTACT US.
Office of Human Resources
Wickes 373
hr@svsu.edu
Phone: (989) 964-4108 / Fax: (989) 964-7066
Employment & Hiring
Wickes 373
hremployment@svsu.edu
Phone: (989) 964-4108 / Fax: (989) 964-7066