ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / MILITARY & VETERAN RELATIONS

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number S-3891 Position Number 70790 Type of Recruitment External Position Title ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / MILITARY & VETERAN RELATIONS Position Summary

The assistant director of military and veteran relations supports strategic goals aligned to military personnel recruitment into CMU academic programs and is responsible for CMU's physical presence on base at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The assistant director will also provide support for CMU students enrolled in the Command and General Staff College (CSGC) program and online students located on base. This position will actively participate in outreach and engagement initiatives, including travel, aimed at forming partnerships, bolstering military recruitment, and creating awareness of CMU educational opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Three years experience related to the responsibilities of the position.

Demonstrated experience initiating outreach for purposes of promotion and cultivating relationships with the military.

Demonstrated experience providing customer or client service.

Ability to project a positive and professional image.

Demonstrated and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated skillset in presenting to varied audiences across multiple platforms.

Ability to work autonomously and in support of strategic mission/objectives.

Ability to travel nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in a related field and/or experience serving in a military capacity through armed services.

Demonstrated experience working with adults and post-traditional students in higher education.

Familiarity with educational opportunities for military personnel.

Familiarity of military recruitment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as a sole presence over daily operational management of CMU's site located at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Provides first point-of-contact services to military personnel related to educational programming and inquiries; serves as a liaison to connect students with key university resources.

Provides on-site student support services to individuals participating in the Command and General Staff College, Master of Science in Administration coursework.

Supports military recruitment by attending ed fairs, expos, conferences, and virtual events nationwide.

Provides on-site student support services, including test proctoring, to individuals on base who are pursuing online graduate and undergraduate or transfer degree programs.

Maintains an understanding and awareness of CMU's educational programming opportunities available for prospective and active duty military personnel, veterans, and family members.

Cultivates relationships and partnerships by engaging/networking with community and corporate constituents.

Ensures areas of focus align with institutional and program goals and expectations with attention to outcomes.

Collaborates with internal and external partners in support of a full portfolio of student resources and services.

Utilizes university systems to compile and analyze appropriate data to monitor, measure, and report outcomes.

Ensures compliance and adherence of established university policies and procedures including those specific to the Fort Leavenworth military base.

Serves as School Certifying Official for VA education benefits.

Assists in identifying and coordinating necessary changes with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate program information and requirements are displayed in print, digital, and online formats as applicable.

Performs 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.

Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary Staff Pay Level Pay Range $65,000 - $75,000 Division Academic Affairs Department Innovation & Online Position Status Regular Position End Date Employment Status Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Type 12 month Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed Location Fort Leavenworth, KS 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 06/26/2026 Open Until Filled No

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• • Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

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• • If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

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• • Do you have a bachelor's degree?

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• • Do you have at least three years of experience related to the responsibilities of this position?

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• List of References