8 research manager jobs found

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Position Number: S-3799 Position Summary: This position is responsible for coordinating alumni outreach programs and event engagement. The position facilitates alumni engagement through a variety of in-person and virtual events, affinity group initiatives, and digital engagement platforms. This position is also responsible for supervising student employees/intern(s). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Three years of experience in alumni relations, event management, student programming, public relations, hospitality services, or a related field. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience in alumni relations, event management, student programming,...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Position Number: S-3824 Position Summary: 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...

DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT Position Number: S-3823 Position Summary: The director of noncredit and alternative enrollment for CMU Innovation and Online provides strategic leadership and institutional stewardship for professional development, noncredit learning, and alternative enrollment pathways delivered online and at distance. The director holds primary responsibility for the design, implementation, governance, and sustainability of the university’s noncredit portfolio, digital credentialing infrastructure, and alternative enrollment models. This role oversees online program management relationships, workforce and state-funded initiatives, along with dual and concurrent enrollment programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, compliance requirements, and external partner needs. The director serves as a senior advisor on noncredit and alternative enrollment strategy and acts as a key risk-management and continuity leader...

DIRECTOR / CENTRAL BOUND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Position Number: S-3812 Position Summary: This position provides programmatic and operational leadership for Central Michigan University’s community college partnership initiative, Central Bound. This role is responsible for fostering collaborative relationships across institutions, engaging community college partners, and coordinating with key stakeholder groups to support Central Bound program objectives and student success. The program director plays a pivotal role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and overall academic achievement of program participants, contributing directly to the advancement of the institutional enrollment strategies and academic mission Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience in a higher education setting. Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and shifting timelines. Experience fostering...

RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR (2 POSITIONS) Position Number: S-3787 Position Summary: The Residence Hall Director ( RHD ) is a full-time, live-in, professional staff member responsible for the daily operations of a 250-650 bed residence hall(s) or on-campus apartments. The RHD directly supervises 5-16 Resident Assistants, 1 – 2 Inclusion Assistants, and most RHDs supervise a front desk operation and advise hall council. The RHD is charged with developing a community that promotes engagement, learning, respect for diversity, and student success. The RHD plays an integral role in developing and implementing our residential curriculum. On-call responsibilities are shared for 1,200-2,000 residents. A live-in position is one where the individual maintains an on-campus apartment as their primary residence. RHD’s must reside in an on-campus apartment throughout the term of their appointment. The department provides an apartment and meal plan to allow the RHD...

DIRECTOR / STUDENT MEDIA Position Number: S-3801 Position Summary: Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Media provides administrative leadership, fiscal management, and strategic planning for the department. The Director advises students who lead Central Michigan Life (CM Life) by centering student learning, engagement, development, and academic success in their daily practice. As such, the Director provides professional and technical advice on journalism, law, marketing, advertising, and production. Further, the Director advises students on the development of Student Media, acting as an advocate for journalists and aiding students who wish to exercise their First Amendment free speech rights. The Director leads a dynamic team of full-time and student staff using a humanistic approach that fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that students feel supported and empowered to achieve their...

DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Position Number: S-3773 Position Summary: Provides visionary, collaborative, and coordinated leadership for creating and implementing multi-modality instructional, learning design, and pedagogical practices that maximize student learning across the curriculum. Cultivates partnerships with CMU instructors, regardless of their unit, instructional setting, or mode of course delivery to enhance the institution’s culture of teaching and learning. Collaborates with other university constituents to align resources to ensure a high-quality learning environment and related support strategies. Manages and reports on data relevant to instructional development. Reports to the Executive Director/Curriculum and Instructional Support. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution in an Education related discipline (e.g. Higher Education, Education Leadership, Educational...

DEAN/COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Position Number: S-3769 Position Summary: The Dean of the College of Medicine serves as the chief academic and operating officer for all Central Michigan University ( CMU ) College of Medicine (College) affairs and the CMU Health-Mount Pleasant campus clinics. The Dean is responsible for the executive administration of the College, and provides visionary leadership in the development of strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. The Dean leads the College in external affairs including affiliated hospitals, foundations and cultivating relationships with donors. The Dean, in coordination with their senior leaders, promotes the research mission of the College, including expanding and diversifying the research portfolio and enhancing community relationships. The Dean is responsible for developing and approving the College budget, monitoring its financial performance and ensuring its short- and...