Staff by Classification. In that same year, the professional staff voted against unionization. Updated in 1994 and 1996, this guide provides detailed information on all policies and procedures that govern the hiring process. The MTU hiring philosophy mandates that no hire can be approved if the candidate has not met all of the posted requirements for the position. Human Resources works with departments before they post a position to define essential functions and develop appropriate, related requirements.
Managers establish the requirements as they relate to the current needs of each unit.
Before an approval of hire is granted, the Affirmative Action Officer verifies that these requirements are met. One frustration that has been identified by the staff is the lack of a career path within many units of the University. The institution has many small, often highly specialized departments. Larger departments, like Information Technology and the Library, have more opportunities for career paths. Diversity Diversifying the staff has been a goal of the administration since 1988.