Personal and Service Contracts

PERSONAL AND LIMITED SERVICES CONTRACT GUIDELINES

Northern Michigan University often supplements the current work force by hiring individuals to provide services to NMU through personal or limited services contracts. 

Beginning July 2024, Risk Management is no longer the administrator for these types of contracts; Personal and Limited Service contracts are now administered through the purchasing department. For information about personal and limited service contract processing, please see the purchasing department website. If you prefer, you may also contact Joe Ombrello, Purchasing Director at (906) 227-2360 or purchase@nmu.edu. 

Contract Signing Authority

Contracts and grants at Northern Michigan University must be signed by an individual who has been delegated authority from the Board of Trustees to sign documents on its behalf. Personnel at NMU who have that authority are listed in the Delegated Contract Signing Authority document, available from the Secretary to the Board of Trustees (Cathy Andrew at caniemi@nmu.edu).

The President, as well as the Vice President for Finance and Administration are authorized to sign most contracts.

In general, the only academic leadership authorized to sign agreements on behalf of NMU are:

  • the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs;
  • the Associate Provost; 
  • the Dean of Library and Instructional Support; and
  • the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research