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Over the years Valdosta State University had implemented many new programs to improve the quality of life of our workforce.  The benefits of employment at the university range from a variety of health care plans and retirement packages to generous paid time off. Time is also set aside for personal growth and professional development. We recognize that attracting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce is vitally important. We strive to hire individuals whose core mission is student success and who contribute to the university’s vision and strategic goals. We recognize that the capacity of our employees is our greatest asset and we endeavor to support employees’ efforts to realize their full potential.  Click on the links below to explore the possibilities of enriching your work experience at Valdosta State University.

New Employees

Americans with Disabilities Act

Employee Forms

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employment Verification

International Employees

Perks and Discounts 

FLSA Changes 

HR Staff 

Additional Information: New Employee Welcome Page

HANDBOOKS

• Faculty Handbook

• Employee Handbook for Classified Staff (PDF) This handbook is in the process of being updated due to changes as the result of the ADP implementation. Please refer to the VSU Human Resources Administrative Practices Manual for current information on policies and procedures.

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

The University Community voted on the following holiday calendars in a survey that was implemented by COSA. Standard Business practice holds that when a Holiday falls on a Saturday you receive the Friday before as the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday you receive the Monday after as the holiday. Employees are granted 12 holidays. Please see VSU Section 802.01 for additional information on Holidays.

Also note that BOR rule 8.2.7 states:

Vacation/annual leave shall be taken at times mutually acceptable to the employee and his/her supervisor; provided, however, that a University System institution may, on not more than five days, require the use of vacation/annual leave during periods in which all or substantially all of the institution’s facilities are closed because classes are not offered.

Therefore, the total number of mandatory days may not exceed five days.

Holiday Schedule

DEPARTMENTS

• Benefits

• Classification and Compensation

• Employee and Organizational Development

• Employee Relations

• Retirement

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED

• Academic Affairs

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• HIPAA

• Leave Form

• Leave Information/On-Line E-Time

• Military Leave

• New Employee Letter: Required Training Courses

• Safety Violations: Corrective Action

• Safety

• Shared Sick Leave

• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

• USG BOR Personnel Policies Section 800

• Violence in the Workplace Information

• VSU Human Resources Administrative Practices Manual

• Workers Compensation