Northern Michigan University Essential Personnel Positions

Updated July 2023

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.

PositionDepartment
All AFSCME StaffVarious Departments
Senior Director of EAN/App Development/Support ServicesBusiness 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 ServicesAuxiliary Services
General Manager-Residential DiningDining Services
Operational Managers (All)Dining Services
Executive ChefDining Services
Retail Operations Manager*Dining Services
Manager of Dining Services Employment Operations and Training *Dining Services
Events ManagerNorthern Center & Event Services
Director of Housing & Residence LifeHousing & Residence Life
Associate Director of Residence LifeHousing & Residence Life
Coordinator of Residence LifeHousing & Residence Life
Associate Director of Housing Auxiliary OperationsHousing & Residence Life
Resident Directors (All)Housing & Residence Life
Announcers/Operators (All)*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Engineer Technicians (All)*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Producers/Directors - TV (All)*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Audio Visual Technology Coordinators (All)*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Instructional Technology Coordinators (All)*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Production Associates (All)*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Operator Technicians (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
Graphic Designer/Communications Specialist*Broadcast and Audio Visual Services
Operations Specialists (All)Mail Services/Warehouse
Associate Director – Plant OperationsPlant Operations
Building Services Supervisors (All)Plant Operations
Building Operations SupervisorsPlant Operations
Supervisor-GroundsPlant Operations
Police Dispatch Services CoordinatorNMU Police Department
Dispatcher (All)NMU Police Department
Detective/LieutenantNMU 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.