Northern Michigan University Essential Personnel Positions
Updated July 2024
The following is a list of University positions that have been determined to be “essential personnel.” Based on this status, those holding these positions are required to report to work during those times in which the University deems it necessary to close.
| Position | Department |
| All AFSCME Staff | Various Departments |
| Senior Director of EAN/App Development/Support Services | Business Intelligence/Info Services |
| Senior Director of ERP/Information Services | *Business Intelligence/Info Services |
| Director of CRM/Business Intelligence/Analytics | *Business Intelligence/Info Services |
| Director of Database Services | *Business Intelligence/Info Services |
| Director of Auxiliary Services | Auxiliary Services |
| General Manager-Residential Dining | Dining Services |
| Operational Managers (All) | Dining Services |
| Executive Chef | Dining Services |
| Retail Operations Manager | *Dining Services |
| Manager of Dining Services Employment Operations and Training | *Dining Services |
| Events Manager | Northern Center & Event Services |
| Director of Housing & Residence Life | Housing & Residence Life |
| Associate Director of Residence Life | Housing & Residence Life |
| Coordinator of Residence Life | Housing & Residence Life |
| Associate Director of Housing Auxiliary Operations | Housing & Residence Life |
| Resident Directors (All) | Housing & Residence Life |
| Announcers/Operators (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Audio Visual Operations Supervisor | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Audio Visual Technology Coordinators (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Broadcast Operations Engineer | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Engineer Technicians (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| FM Public Media Manager | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Graphic Designer/Communications Specialist | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Instructional Technology Coordinators (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Operator Technicians (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Producers/Directors - TV (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Production Associates (All) | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Radio Operations Manager/Program Director | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| TV Broadcast/Operations Manager | *Broadcast and Audio Visual Services |
| Operations Specialists (All) | Mail Services/Warehouse |
| Associate Director – Plant Operations | Plant Operations |
| Building Services Supervisors (All) | Plant Operations |
| Building Operations Supervisors | Plant Operations |
| Supervisor-Grounds | Plant Operations |
| Police Dispatch Services Coordinator | NMU Police Department |
| Dispatcher (All) | NMU Police Department |
| Detective/Lieutenant | NMU Police Department |
| Sergeant (All) | NMU Police Department |
| Security Specialist (All) | Safety Department |
* The assigned individual is only essential if production needs warrant it.
The Human Resources Department has received notification stating the individuals assigned to the positions above were notified by their respective supervisor of their essential status and their employment obligations during University closures.
Questions pertaining to this list can be directed to Human Resources at 227-2330.