ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER / EMPLOYER RELATIONS

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number S-3857 Position Number 33080 Type of Recruitment External Position Title ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER / EMPLOYER RELATIONS Position Summary

Assists with program activities that support employer, faculty and student career relationships. Creates and develops department marketing activities on and off campus, to engage with employers. Maintains existing employer relationships and cultivates new partnerships. Coordinates job development activities/events. Serves as liaison to the College of Business Administration for various programs and employer introduction.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Two years of directly related professional experience.

Evidence of strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with multiple internal and external constituencies, a broad range of students and employers, and differing perspectives one may encounter in a wide range of work settings.

Strong verbal and written communication, coaching, social media and marketing skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and execute events; conduct classroom presentations, workshops, and programs.

Experience with website, mobile applications and virtual environments for job search, resume construction, interview preparation, on-line networking and recruiting systems.

Solid understanding of job market trends and projections.

Must be able to travel; work evenings and occasional weekends as required.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

General knowledge of university curricula and higher education policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as the liaison to one or more academic colleges for various programming and employer introductions.

Articulates, advocates and assists with internship opportunities in partnership with faculty and academic units for students.

Advises employer representatives in developing and implementing effective college recruitment strategies at CMU.

Collaborates with and represents the Career Development Center in partnership with various departments across campus, as assigned by the Associate Director of Employer Relations.

Participates in corporate site visits to promote hiring of CMU students and strengthens employer relations.

Markets services and programs to current and prospective students, parents, employer representatives, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni.

Actively participates in campus, community, state, regional, and national associations.

Guides and supervises student leaders of student organizations, such as Alpha Kappa Psi and Beta Alpha Psi, in the planning and execution of career fair and networking events.

Assists with analysis, compiles, and disseminates statistical reports relating to employment trends and salary of CMU students.

Manages employer/recruiting database (Handshake) updates.

Coaching interns as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

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 by May 18, 2026.

Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary Staff Pay Level Pay Range $44,000 - $54,000 Division Student Recruitment & Retention Department Career Development Center 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 needed 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. 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.

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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 Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

(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

• Administrative Office Assistant

• Dispatcher

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• P&A, SO or Faculty

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• Service Maintenance

• Supervisory/Technical

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least two years of directly related professional experience?

• Yes

• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letters
• Other Document (1)