Assistant Director/Orientation & Academic Support, S-3501
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ORIENTATION & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
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Position Information
Position Information
| Posting Number | S-3501 |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 74280 |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ORIENTATION & ACADEMIC SUPPORT |
| Position Summary | The Assistant Director of Orientation and Academic Support facilitates the communication, and programming for new and continuing CMU students. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of New Student Orientation and provides leadership for new student orientation experiences in all delivery modes. The assistant director develops and implements communication plans, along with outreach and academic support resources to foster engagement and success in the retention, progression and graduation of students. The assistant director provides leadership for Parent & Family Services, including communication to parents and supporters and organizing, planning and implementation for Parent & Family Weekend. |
| Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree. One year of experience working with students in a college or university setting. One of experience supervising staff. Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Demonstrate organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging trends concerning the first college year and resources for students in transition. Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Event and project management experience. Demonstrate a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree. Knowledge of/experience with enrollment management, college transition and/or orientation, student affairs, retention, and student development. Experience with customer relationship management systems (CRM), workflows, and automated communication plans. Experience with comprehensive communication and outreach plans. Experience with web and print authoring software. Knowledge of/experience with program evaluation, assessment of learning and/or research methodologies (qualitative and/or quantitative). Working knowledge of CMU-related computer applications and MS Office products. Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Supports the planning, development and delivery of new student orientation programming. Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of student mentors, orientation advisors and volunteers. Serve as the designated back-up to the director of new student orientation. Assist with coordination of communication plan and outreach for new student orientation. Collaborate with campus leaders and departments in support of new student orientation and academic support programming. Conducts evaluations to assess the effectiveness of new student programming and academic support services; prepares and disseminates orientation evaluation and assessment information. Support the development of new student transition/orientation information, communications and other resources for distribution to students and their supporters in coordination with enrollment needs and goals. Works with campus resources to schedule, publicize, and promote new student and academic support programming. Conducts orientation sessions and performs duties as needed during the day, evening, and/or weekends at main campus and distance locations. Supervise and coordinate academic support resources including tutoring and supplemental instruction in collaboration with academic colleges. Coordinates comprehensive communication and outreach plans to support students throughout their CMU. Review, recommend, deliver, and assess academic resources and strategies to meet student support needs and success. Develops training and educational sessions that demonstrate evidence- based, best- practice support services for students. Utilizes early intervention and support software to identify students experiencing transitional stressors. Works with campus partners and liaisons to plan and execute programming for Parent & Family Services. Creates and executes communication plans for Parent & Family Services. Maintains a detailed record of projects including plans of work, outcomes and future enhancement recommendations where applicable and all electronic files within the office/department servers. Uses independent judgment in the application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures. -Assistant in overseeing and maintenance of department website. Assists with data collection and dissemination of findings concerning student persistence and success initiatives and provides relevant data and reports on activities and outcomes. Complies with all university policies and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Demonstrates a positive, progressive approach to working with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, family members, and external constituents. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Supervision Exercised | None |
| Message to Applicants | 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. |
| Employee Group | Professional & Administrative -Salary |
| Staff Pay Level | |
| Pay Range | $45,000 - $55,000 |
| Division | Student Recruitment & Retention |
| Department | Orientation |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required. |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central 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. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | 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. |
| EEO Statement |
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).
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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: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | 01/10/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
Supplemental 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?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
- Dispatcher
- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
- Police
- Public Broadcasting
- Sergeant
- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one year of experience working with students in a college or university setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one year of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
