• Control: Public
  • Carnegie Classification: Master Colleges and Universities [Master L, M, S]
  • Institution: 4 Year
  • Enrollment: 3,000-9,999

2023 Recognition Categories

  • Job Satisfaction & Support
  • Professional Development
  • Shared Governance
  • Faculty Experience

What makes your college a great place to work?

President's Statement

SVSU is a place where students, faculty and staff care about one another and our community. SVSU provides opportunities for individuals striving for personal and professional success. SVSU is a community that thrives on building close relationships and fosters an engaging and collaborative environment that embraces diversity in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. We aim to support an ethical work environment by providing the tools and guidance needed to achieve personal and professional success.

Employee Comment

Most people that work at SVSU have a real sense of pride and they really care about the students that are attending the university. The atmosphere is very welcoming.

Vital Statistics

    Employee Counts

  • Full-time Administrators: 76
  • Full-time Exempt Professional Staff: 204
  • Full-time Faculty: 266
  • Full-time Non-exempt Staff: 154
  • Adjunct Faculty: 219

    Average Annual Salary

  • Full-time Administrators: $104,130
  • Full-time Faculty: $80,742
  • Full-time Exempt Professional Staff: $58,443
  • Full-time Non-exempt Staff: $43,237

    Voluntary Turnover Rate

  • Full-time Faculty: 8%
  • Full-time Staff: 17%
  • 8 Years Recognized

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