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Lead Cook	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Under routine supervision, perform and direct others in a variety of duties necessary to lead the preparation of meals and specials in a residential dining operation. Provide skills necessary to lead production areas in residential dining. Supervise the work and maintain service area in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Oversee and prepare a wide variety of soups, sides, salads, entrees, desserts, baked and pastry items; use a variety of kitchen equipment; assist and oversee the kitchen production, ordering and inventory of products, following standardized recipe files; and make recommendations for change/improvement.
Laboratory Supervisor	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
Independently responsible for purchasing, management, preparation and maintenance of chemical supplies and small equipment for teaching laboratories, lecture demonstrations, and research laboratories. Provide safety training and support to all laboratory instructors and stockroom workers. Responsible for storage, inventory, and management of all department chemicals and chemical hazardous waste; and direct neutralization and/or disposal of chemical waste from teaching laboratories and departmental research.
Executive Director of Optimization and Excellence for Northern Experiences	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 13 2025
The Executive Director of Optimization and Excellence for Northern Experiences plays a key role in ensuring priority projects and opportunities, especially those that are student-centered, are well-executed, meaningfully aligned, and effectively communicated within the university and to external stakeholders. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a greater sense of belonging—ensuring that NMU’s experiences, programs, and partnerships create meaningful connections that help students and stakeholders feel valued and engaged. Partnering with the Associate Vice President of Northern Student Experience and other key leadership, this role drives high-impact opportunities which enhance student engagement, strengthen community connections, and elevate NMU’s regional and national presence. The Executive Director also leads cross-campus projects, applying best practices in project and logistics management, resource optimization, and operational excellence which contribute to a more inclusive and connected campus culture. Collaboration is central—working across university pillars to align initiatives with Our Compass, NMU’s strategic plan, while optimizing events, ticketing operations, and guest experiences to reinforce NMU’s brand and strengthen connections between students, the university, and the broader community.
Principal Account Clerk	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Primarily responsible for the order, receipt, payments of print and other resources acquired for the library collection. Order and receive all items purchased from acquisitions budget (including but not limited to monographs, serials, standing orders, electronic media, electronic books, DVDs, databases, virtual reality applications). Responsible for management of the collection regarding items not received, lapsed subscriptions, and delivery or payment disputes. Work in consultation with all faculty librarians, primarily with Collection Management Librarian, Cataloging & Metadata Librarian, and Library Director.
Programmer Analyst I, II or III or Senior Programmer Analyst	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 20 2025
Programmer Analyst I: Analyze, modify, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Work with relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Work with third party software systems. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Programmer Analyst II: Analyze, modify, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Design and create relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Support third party software systems. Participate in system conversions and modify system interfaces. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Programmer Analyst III: Analyze, modify, design, develop, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Design and create relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Support third party software systems. Participate in system conversions and modify system interfaces. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Senior Programmer Analyst: Analyze, modify, design, develop, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Design and create relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Support third party software systems. Manage system conversions and modify system interfaces. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Participate in strategic planning and serve in an advisory capacity to university administrators.
Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 17 2025
Financial Analyst: Prepare financial analyses and reports related to revenues, expenditures, and performance outcomes. Maintain University financial and enrollment models for on-going review of University financial status. Assist the Assistant Vice President-Budget & Finance with University budget planning processes. Provide consultation to departments regarding budget, finance, and human resources administrative systems related issues. Senior Financial Analyst: Prepare financial analyses and reports related to revenues, expenditures, and performance outcomes. Develop and maintain University financial and enrollment models for on-going review of University financial status. Assist the Assistant Vice President-Budget & Finance with University budget planning processes. Provide consultation to departments regarding budget, finance, and human resource administrative systems related issues.
Food Service Worker I	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the service to customers in residence hall food service, cash operations, banquets and catering.
Instructor or Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Secondary Education with Emphasis in Disciplinary Literacy	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 31 2025
The three-year term appointment will begin in August 2025. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in secondary disciplinary literacy methods, general secondary methods with an emphasis in meeting required educator preparation standards for the state of Michigan, and supervision of student teachers. Undergraduate methods courses will incorporate field-based apprenticeships in local secondary schools, so the ability to work collaboratively with PK-12 colleagues is required. The assignment may also include online teaching of graduate courses in reading, disciplinary literacy, and young adult literature. Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to service at the department level. This on-campus position requires collaboration with the Director of Field Experiences and faculty who teach secondary, subject-area methods.
Manager-Dining Services' Employment Operations/Training	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Manage, direct and coordinate all employment activities, hiring processes, onboarding activities, training, time keeping processes, payroll, and employment paperwork for Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations which includes student employees (600+), temporary/casual employees (up to 20), and full-time staff (up to 50). Responsible for maintaining files and electronic personnel records, preparing documentation for temporary staff, overtime equalization, leave balances, and vacation requests. Serve as backup and support for the Dining Services central office team. Provide assistance to the senior administrative team, including relief from routine administrative duties.
Asc Dir-Facilities/Htng Plant	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 13 2025
Direct all aspects associated with the operation and maintenance of the university heating plant and its steam and condensate distribution systems. Perform design, bidding, and construction administration services for construction and maintenance projects.
Instructor or Assistant Professor/3 Year Term/Construction Management	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
Develop and teach undergraduate courses for the Construction Management program. Course topics that will be taught and assessed include (but are not limited to): Construction Documents, Field Operations, Soils and Foundations, Construction Economics and Standard Practices, Property Development and Project Control. Delivery will be both lecture and lab settings, as well as online asynchronous. Additional duties include student advising, laboratory equipment maintenance, career placement assistance, course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning, committee assignments, coordination with alumni and potential industry donors, applied research or other scholarly activities, membership in professional organizations, and application of technology in a learning environment. This is a campus-based position.
Instructor or Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Special Education	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
The three-year term appointment will begin in August 2025. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in special education for PK-12 elementary and secondary teacher education and special education. In-person undergraduate courses may include Understanding Students with Disabilities and Diverse Learners, Teaching Students with Disabilities and Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings, Introduction to Cognitive Impairment, Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment, and other appropriate courses within the expertise. Methods courses will also incorporate field-based apprenticeships in local schools. Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to service at the department level. This on-campus position requires collaboration with the faculty of subject-area literacy, math, science, and social studies methods. This is a campus based position.
Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Applied Behavior Analyst	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a three year term appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Applied Behavior Analysis. The position will start in August 2025. This is a campus based position. Duties/Responsibilities: This position includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, which include courses in the field of Behavior Analysis as well as courses in the general psychology curriculum. In addition, the candidate must have externally-funded salary support that will offset salary at the time of hire. Further, the faculty member will be required to advise students and participate in departmental service activities. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a closely related field. Candidates must also have certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, demonstrated evidence of quality teaching, and evidence of scholarly work. For a complete listing of the required knowledge, skills and abilities; and the additional desirable qualifications for the position, please visit https://employme.nmu.edu. The Department of Psychological Science includes facilities for human and animal research, and has extensive equipment for behavioral and neuroscience research. The department houses the Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 11 2025
Perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance and control of high pressure steam boilers, turbine/generator sets, and auxiliary equipment, using both automated and manual controls for the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, electrical and electronic equipment/systems.

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Lead Cook	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Under routine supervision, perform and direct others in a variety of duties necessary to lead the preparation of meals and specials in a residential dining operation. Provide skills necessary to lead production areas in residential dining. Supervise the work and maintain service area in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Oversee and prepare a wide variety of soups, sides, salads, entrees, desserts, baked and pastry items; use a variety of kitchen equipment; assist and oversee the kitchen production, ordering and inventory of products, following standardized recipe files; and make recommendations for change/improvement.
Laboratory Supervisor	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
Independently responsible for purchasing, management, preparation and maintenance of chemical supplies and small equipment for teaching laboratories, lecture demonstrations, and research laboratories. Provide safety training and support to all laboratory instructors and stockroom workers. Responsible for storage, inventory, and management of all department chemicals and chemical hazardous waste; and direct neutralization and/or disposal of chemical waste from teaching laboratories and departmental research.
Executive Director of Optimization and Excellence for Northern Experiences	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 13 2025
The Executive Director of Optimization and Excellence for Northern Experiences plays a key role in ensuring priority projects and opportunities, especially those that are student-centered, are well-executed, meaningfully aligned, and effectively communicated within the university and to external stakeholders. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a greater sense of belonging—ensuring that NMU’s experiences, programs, and partnerships create meaningful connections that help students and stakeholders feel valued and engaged. Partnering with the Associate Vice President of Northern Student Experience and other key leadership, this role drives high-impact opportunities which enhance student engagement, strengthen community connections, and elevate NMU’s regional and national presence. The Executive Director also leads cross-campus projects, applying best practices in project and logistics management, resource optimization, and operational excellence which contribute to a more inclusive and connected campus culture. Collaboration is central—working across university pillars to align initiatives with Our Compass, NMU’s strategic plan, while optimizing events, ticketing operations, and guest experiences to reinforce NMU’s brand and strengthen connections between students, the university, and the broader community.
Principal Account Clerk	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Primarily responsible for the order, receipt, payments of print and other resources acquired for the library collection. Order and receive all items purchased from acquisitions budget (including but not limited to monographs, serials, standing orders, electronic media, electronic books, DVDs, databases, virtual reality applications). Responsible for management of the collection regarding items not received, lapsed subscriptions, and delivery or payment disputes. Work in consultation with all faculty librarians, primarily with Collection Management Librarian, Cataloging & Metadata Librarian, and Library Director.
Programmer Analyst I, II or III or Senior Programmer Analyst	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 20 2025
Programmer Analyst I: Analyze, modify, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Work with relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Work with third party software systems. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Programmer Analyst II: Analyze, modify, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Design and create relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Support third party software systems. Participate in system conversions and modify system interfaces. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Programmer Analyst III: Analyze, modify, design, develop, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Design and create relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Support third party software systems. Participate in system conversions and modify system interfaces. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Senior Programmer Analyst: Analyze, modify, design, develop, test and debug application programs and systems. Gather and define user requirements. Design and create relational databases. Prepare detailed program and system specifications and documentation. Support third party software systems. Manage system conversions and modify system interfaces. Work with and support academic and administrative departments in their use of the university's enterprise resource planning system. Participate in strategic planning and serve in an advisory capacity to university administrators.
Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 17 2025
Financial Analyst: Prepare financial analyses and reports related to revenues, expenditures, and performance outcomes. Maintain University financial and enrollment models for on-going review of University financial status. Assist the Assistant Vice President-Budget & Finance with University budget planning processes. Provide consultation to departments regarding budget, finance, and human resources administrative systems related issues. Senior Financial Analyst: Prepare financial analyses and reports related to revenues, expenditures, and performance outcomes. Develop and maintain University financial and enrollment models for on-going review of University financial status. Assist the Assistant Vice President-Budget & Finance with University budget planning processes. Provide consultation to departments regarding budget, finance, and human resource administrative systems related issues.
Food Service Worker I	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Under routine supervision, provide skills and engage in the service to customers in residence hall food service, cash operations, banquets and catering.
Instructor or Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Secondary Education with Emphasis in Disciplinary Literacy	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 31 2025
The three-year term appointment will begin in August 2025. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in secondary disciplinary literacy methods, general secondary methods with an emphasis in meeting required educator preparation standards for the state of Michigan, and supervision of student teachers. Undergraduate methods courses will incorporate field-based apprenticeships in local secondary schools, so the ability to work collaboratively with PK-12 colleagues is required. The assignment may also include online teaching of graduate courses in reading, disciplinary literacy, and young adult literature. Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to service at the department level. This on-campus position requires collaboration with the Director of Field Experiences and faculty who teach secondary, subject-area methods.
Manager-Dining Services' Employment Operations/Training	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 18 2025
Manage, direct and coordinate all employment activities, hiring processes, onboarding activities, training, time keeping processes, payroll, and employment paperwork for Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations which includes student employees (600+), temporary/casual employees (up to 20), and full-time staff (up to 50). Responsible for maintaining files and electronic personnel records, preparing documentation for temporary staff, overtime equalization, leave balances, and vacation requests. Serve as backup and support for the Dining Services central office team. Provide assistance to the senior administrative team, including relief from routine administrative duties.
Asc Dir-Facilities/Htng Plant	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 13 2025
Direct all aspects associated with the operation and maintenance of the university heating plant and its steam and condensate distribution systems. Perform design, bidding, and construction administration services for construction and maintenance projects.
Instructor or Assistant Professor/3 Year Term/Construction Management	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
Develop and teach undergraduate courses for the Construction Management program. Course topics that will be taught and assessed include (but are not limited to): Construction Documents, Field Operations, Soils and Foundations, Construction Economics and Standard Practices, Property Development and Project Control. Delivery will be both lecture and lab settings, as well as online asynchronous. Additional duties include student advising, laboratory equipment maintenance, career placement assistance, course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning, committee assignments, coordination with alumni and potential industry donors, applied research or other scholarly activities, membership in professional organizations, and application of technology in a learning environment. This is a campus-based position.
Instructor or Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Special Education	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
The three-year term appointment will begin in August 2025. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in special education for PK-12 elementary and secondary teacher education and special education. In-person undergraduate courses may include Understanding Students with Disabilities and Diverse Learners, Teaching Students with Disabilities and Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings, Introduction to Cognitive Impairment, Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment, and other appropriate courses within the expertise. Methods courses will also incorporate field-based apprenticeships in local schools. Additionally, the candidate is expected to contribute to service at the department level. This on-campus position requires collaboration with the faculty of subject-area literacy, math, science, and social studies methods. This is a campus based position.
Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Applied Behavior Analyst	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 21 2025
The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a three year term appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Applied Behavior Analysis. The position will start in August 2025. This is a campus based position. Duties/Responsibilities: This position includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, which include courses in the field of Behavior Analysis as well as courses in the general psychology curriculum. In addition, the candidate must have externally-funded salary support that will offset salary at the time of hire. Further, the faculty member will be required to advise students and participate in departmental service activities. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a closely related field. Candidates must also have certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, demonstrated evidence of quality teaching, and evidence of scholarly work. For a complete listing of the required knowledge, skills and abilities; and the additional desirable qualifications for the position, please visit https://employme.nmu.edu. The Department of Psychological Science includes facilities for human and animal research, and has extensive equipment for behavioral and neuroscience research. The department houses the Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center.
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch Trainee or Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch	Marquette, MI 49855	Mar 11 2025
Perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance and control of high pressure steam boilers, turbine/generator sets, and auxiliary equipment, using both automated and manual controls for the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, electrical and electronic equipment/systems.