Reduction in Force: Definitions

Human Resources

University seniority—An employee's university seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous regular employment with �� Michigan University since the last hiring date.
Essential open positions—Those positions authorized by the divisional vice president to be filled through temporary or permanent reassignment during a reduction period, and which are not subject to the posting requirements of the job opportunity program.
Reduction in force unit—Currently, the University consists of the following reduction in force units:
- President
  — Vice president for development and alumni relations
  — Vice president for diversity and inclusion
  — Vice president for government affairs
  — Vice president for marketing and strategic communications
  — General counsel
- Provost and vice president for academic affairs
  — Vice provost for academic operations and chief information officer
- Vice president for research
- Vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer
- Vice president for student affairs
Reduction in force units will be updated as needed to reflect changes in organizational structure approved by the president and �� Board of Trustees.
Job title/pay grade—The staff compensation system job title or pay grade assigned to the position after it has been evaluated by Human Resources.