Promoting Equal Opportunity
NIU is dedicated to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. As you’re recruiting and hiring for the university, we’ll help you follow the policies and laws that ensure equal opportunity for employment. We can also provide you with training and guidance on inclusive recruitment and hiring strategies, as well as data on employee and applicant demographics.
Affirmative Action Plan
NIU is required to have an affirmative action plan. Our plan helps us establish fair access to employment opportunities in order to create a workforce that reflects the demographics of the qualified available workforce in the relevant job market.
For more information on our affirmative action plan, please review NIU's notice to applicants and employees of availability of AAP for protected veterans and for individuals with a disability.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
NIU policy supports affirmative action and bans discrimination against employees and applicants due to attributes such as race, religion and sexual orientation. Read the complete statement.
Inclusive Recruiting and Hiring
We’ll help you follow unbiased, inclusive processes for recruiting and hiring candidates.
Search Documentation
Complying with Talent Acquisition policy includes documenting employment searches. Learn more about search documentation.
Federal Laws
NIU complies with the following laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity:
Federal Regulations
NIU complies with the following AAEO regulations:
Department of Labor Posters
Contact Us
Human Resource Services102 Lowden Hall
P: 815-753-6000
F: 815-753-2335
humanresources@niu.edu