Central Michigan University
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Central Michigan University, Lansing, Michigan, United States,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before
Wednesday, September 4, 2024.Position Information
Position InformationPosting NumberPosting Number
S-3429Position NumberPosition Number
76450Type of RecruitmentType of Recruitment
ExternalPosition TitlePosition Title
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTERPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for all aspects of coordinating, planning, and developing a comprehensive array of career development resources for students at Central Michigan University and is responsible for marketing the resources to students, employers, and faculty from the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a related field.Two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Experience with website, mobile applications and virtual environments for job search, resume constructions, interview preparation online networking and recruiting systems.Evidence of strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with multiple internal and external constituencies, diverse populations and differing perspectives.Strong verbal and written communication, advising, managerial, social media and marketing skills.Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and execute events; conduct classroom presentations, workshops and programs.Solid understanding of job market trends and projections.Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Knowledge and use of social media channels.General knowledge of university curricula and higher education policies and procedures.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree preferred.Knowledge of federal and state laws affecting career development operations and the employment process.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdvises students in one-on-one appointments and conducting group presentations on a wide variety of career development topics, such as advantages associated with pre-professional experiences, university, state, and federal laws affecting career planning, placement, and recruitment, resume, cover letter, reference, and writing sample preparation, internship search resources, networking opportunities, and interviewing techniques, and general professional etiquette guidelines.Coordinates with each department’s internship advisor regarding opportunities for pre-professional experiences, available internship and full- time positions, interested host-employers and their application process, and employer informational and career development events.Serves as career development liaison to students and faculty from the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and assigned departments with responsibility for advising students on career opportunities and resources available, communicating with faculty/staff to maintain relationships with the college, and conducting career development presentations for students and registered student organizations.Utilizes technology (including Career Central powered by 12Twenty) and social media to assist with career-related issues, advising students on issues regarding this technology, and maintaining the
CMU
career portal, and training students, faculty, staff, and employers on how to use the system.Helps manage social media outlets to increase brand awareness of the Career Development Center.Advises individual job seekers within the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in identifying appropriate resources and developing overall strategies for career exploration, interview preparation, internships, and job search activities.Develops and conducts presentations, programs, and outreach activities.Markets services and programs to current and prospective students, parents, employer representatives, faculty, administrators, staff, and Alumni.Participates in designated university-wide activities to promote the use of
CMU
Career Development Center to current and prospective students.Supervises student employees as required.Interacts with key employers for internship and career development activities.Actively participates in campus, community, state, regional, and national associations.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Supervision ExercisedNone.Message to ApplicantsCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before
Wednesday, September 4, 2024.Employee GroupEmployee Group
Professional & Administrative -SalaryPay RangePay Range
$44,000 - $53,000DivisionDivision
Student Recruitment & RetentionDepartmentPosition StatusPosition Status
RegularPosition End DateEmployment StatusEmployment Status
Full-TimeFTEFTE
1.0Position TypePosition Type
12 monthWeekly Work ScheduleWeekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.LocationLocation
Mount Pleasant, MIAbout the DepartmentAbout CMUCentral Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU
leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative
GPA
of 3.17.
CMU
is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU
employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark
CMU
culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting
CMU
leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the
Leadership Standards
before applying for this position.CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.
CMU
does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see
https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ OCRIE
).If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please
click here
.CMU
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.eduPosting EndsOpen Until Filled
YesSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.): (Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
YesNo
* If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
Not ApplicableDispatcherMedical FacultyOffice ProfessionalP&A, SO or FacultyPolicePublic BroadcastingSergeantService MaintenanceSupervisory/Technical
* Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field?
YesNo
* Do you have two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience?
YesNo
* Do you have experience with websites, mobile applications, and virtual environments for job searches, resume construction, interview preparations, on-line networking and recruitment systems?
YesNo
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterOptional Documents
Recommendation LettersOther Document (1)
Staff postings - Human Resources | Contact HR
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Faculty postings - Faculty Personnel Services | Contact FPS
| (989)774-3368 | 308 Warriner
CMU, an AA/EO
institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.All data submitted via this site is secure and encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. SSL protects information as it crosses the Internet.
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark this Job
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
Print Preview
link.If you need to finish applying, click on the
Continue this Job Application
button.Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before
Wednesday, September 4, 2024.Position Information
Position InformationPosting NumberPosting Number
S-3429Position NumberPosition Number
76450Type of RecruitmentType of Recruitment
ExternalPosition TitlePosition Title
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTERPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for all aspects of coordinating, planning, and developing a comprehensive array of career development resources for students at Central Michigan University and is responsible for marketing the resources to students, employers, and faculty from the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a related field.Two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Experience with website, mobile applications and virtual environments for job search, resume constructions, interview preparation online networking and recruiting systems.Evidence of strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with multiple internal and external constituencies, diverse populations and differing perspectives.Strong verbal and written communication, advising, managerial, social media and marketing skills.Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and execute events; conduct classroom presentations, workshops and programs.Solid understanding of job market trends and projections.Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Knowledge and use of social media channels.General knowledge of university curricula and higher education policies and procedures.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree preferred.Knowledge of federal and state laws affecting career development operations and the employment process.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdvises students in one-on-one appointments and conducting group presentations on a wide variety of career development topics, such as advantages associated with pre-professional experiences, university, state, and federal laws affecting career planning, placement, and recruitment, resume, cover letter, reference, and writing sample preparation, internship search resources, networking opportunities, and interviewing techniques, and general professional etiquette guidelines.Coordinates with each department’s internship advisor regarding opportunities for pre-professional experiences, available internship and full- time positions, interested host-employers and their application process, and employer informational and career development events.Serves as career development liaison to students and faculty from the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and assigned departments with responsibility for advising students on career opportunities and resources available, communicating with faculty/staff to maintain relationships with the college, and conducting career development presentations for students and registered student organizations.Utilizes technology (including Career Central powered by 12Twenty) and social media to assist with career-related issues, advising students on issues regarding this technology, and maintaining the
CMU
career portal, and training students, faculty, staff, and employers on how to use the system.Helps manage social media outlets to increase brand awareness of the Career Development Center.Advises individual job seekers within the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in identifying appropriate resources and developing overall strategies for career exploration, interview preparation, internships, and job search activities.Develops and conducts presentations, programs, and outreach activities.Markets services and programs to current and prospective students, parents, employer representatives, faculty, administrators, staff, and Alumni.Participates in designated university-wide activities to promote the use of
CMU
Career Development Center to current and prospective students.Supervises student employees as required.Interacts with key employers for internship and career development activities.Actively participates in campus, community, state, regional, and national associations.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Supervision ExercisedNone.Message to ApplicantsCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before
Wednesday, September 4, 2024.Employee GroupEmployee Group
Professional & Administrative -SalaryPay RangePay Range
$44,000 - $53,000DivisionDivision
Student Recruitment & RetentionDepartmentPosition StatusPosition Status
RegularPosition End DateEmployment StatusEmployment Status
Full-TimeFTEFTE
1.0Position TypePosition Type
12 monthWeekly Work ScheduleWeekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.LocationLocation
Mount Pleasant, MIAbout the DepartmentAbout CMUCentral Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU
leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative
GPA
of 3.17.
CMU
is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU
employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark
CMU
culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting
CMU
leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the
Leadership Standards
before applying for this position.CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.
CMU
does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see
https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ OCRIE
).If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please
click here
.CMU
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.eduPosting EndsOpen Until Filled
YesSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.): (Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
YesNo
* If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
Not ApplicableDispatcherMedical FacultyOffice ProfessionalP&A, SO or FacultyPolicePublic BroadcastingSergeantService MaintenanceSupervisory/Technical
* Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field?
YesNo
* Do you have two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience?
YesNo
* Do you have experience with websites, mobile applications, and virtual environments for job searches, resume construction, interview preparations, on-line networking and recruitment systems?
YesNo
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterOptional Documents
Recommendation LettersOther Document (1)
Staff postings - Human Resources | Contact HR
| (989)774-2010 | 109 Rowe
Faculty postings - Faculty Personnel Services | Contact FPS
| (989)774-3368 | 308 Warriner
CMU, an AA/EO
institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.All data submitted via this site is secure and encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. SSL protects information as it crosses the Internet.
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