Assistant Director​/Student Engagement

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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 online 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 March 6, 2026.

• Posting Number: S-3824
• Position Number: 78180
• Type of Recruitment:
  External
• Position Title:
  
  ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
• Employee Group:
  Professional & Administrative
  -Salary
• Pay Range: $45,000 - $52,000
• Division:
  University Engagement and Student Affairs
• Department:
  Multicultural Academic Student Services
• Position Status:
  Regular
• 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

Reporting to the Director for the Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS), the Assistant Director of Student Engagement contributes to the overall mission of the MASS Office by providing advisement and education to students and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). This position supports students through the exploration of identity development and fosters an active learning environment that enhances their awareness on the ways culture informs community and personhood.

The assistant director provides support for MASS and the Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs with cultural programming that aligns with divisional goals. The assistant director also collaborates with campus partners on student engagement, recruitment, retention, progress, and completion initiatives. Further, they are responsible for various levels of academic support, post‑secondary education preparation, student retention, and advocacy programs.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, psychology, social work/sociology, leadership, human development or related area.
• Three years of professional experience focused on program development, advising/counseling, community engagement, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the areas listed above.
• Experience with advising undergraduates, including directing their participation and observing their growth in learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence as it relates to the academic, personal, intellectual development of all students, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated experience with cultivating a culture of creativity, care, and concern.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage highly effective and engaging verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating initiatives between different units, offices, divisions, organizations, and/or communities.
• Ability to establish learning outcomes and assessing program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work in a self‑directed manner to meet due dates and to manage multiple tasks and activities.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Experienced proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Canva, Articulate, and Teams/Web Ex/Zoom.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Master's degree preferably in Latin American studies, higher education, social work, leadership, student affairs/personnel, human development and family studies or a related area of study.
• Experience with program development and mentoring initiatives.
• Demons…