Human Resources
Northern Michigan University prides itself on the knowledge, skills and real-world experiences that faculty and staff bring to campus. This process begins with attracting and selecting quality candidates and is why Human Resources is committed to developing and finding individuals with leadership qualities that better the university as a whole.
Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration
The Annual Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration is an opportunity for us to honor NMU employees who have achieved a years of service milestone, congratulate recent retirees, and celebrate our award recipients. Congratulations to all our dedicated employees being recognized this year.
Employment Opportunities
Northern Michigan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. View our notice of non-discrimination and contact information for the designated person who handle these policies and Title IX.
Contact Us
NMU’s Human Resources office is located in room 105 of the Cohodas Building located at 1401 Presque Isle Avenue.
Phone: 906-227-2330
Email: hr@nmu.edu
NMU offers its employees, their spouses and their dependents a tuition waiver. In order to avoid a late fee or the possiblity of courses being dropped, a tuition benefit request must be submitted for each eligible student prior to the tuition due date for that semester.
All family status changes must be reported to Human Resources. These include things such as marriage, birth, adoption, or divorce and should be reported no later than 30 days after the change has occurred.
Failure to notify HR of a divorce within 60 days may result in responsibility for any medical/dental/vision expenses incurred by your ex-spouse or ex-dependents after the date of divorce.
NMU's health insurance provider (BCBSM) is offering 24/7 Medical and Behavioral Healthcare. Blue Cross Online Visits provide access to online medical and behavioral health services anywhere in the U.S.
Northern Michigan University is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Employees are encouraged to review this program if they received loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program and are currently making monthly payments. If an employee chooses to apply to this program, the Human Resources Department will complete a section of the Employment Certification form to certify their employment with the university.
Policies and Procedures Database
NMU's Policies and Procedures are now located in a searchable database. Included in the database are administrative policies, ordinances, guidelines, the student handbook, non-represented employee handbook, department/college bylaws and union contracts.
"Working at Northern is very rewarding. I love that I can come to work each day, surrounded by amazing people who are great at their jobs and enjoy collaborating on projects that truly do make NMU a better place to work and learn. I love that we are such a big part of the UP and that the things we do today will have an impact on the lives of UP residents down the road."
Jason Nicholas
Director of Institutional Research and Analysis
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Northern Michigan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on such factors as ancestry, race, color, ethnicity, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity*, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, immigration status (unless restricted by State or federal laws and regulations), age, height, weight, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law in employment or the provision of services. NMU provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities.
*“Gender Identity” means an individual’s actual or perceived gender, which includes transgender and gender fluid, and also takes into account an individual’s self-image, appearance, expression, or behavior, whether or not that self-image, appearance, expression, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the individual’s sex assigned at birth.
Employment Law Posters
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity Supplement
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and Title IX:
Harger Boal
Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
105 Cohodas Hall
email: hboal@nmu.edu, | phone: 906-227-2416