55 institutional research planning jobs found in Mount Pleasant

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,...

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...

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT Position Number: S-3816 Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Vice President of University Engagement and Student Affairs ( VPUESA ), the Associate Vice President of University Engagement ( AVPUE ) serves on the VP’s Executive Leadership team. The AVPUE is a direct liaison to faculty, staff, students, community members, and counterparts at other institutions. Further, the AVPUE participates in an executive on-call rotation for emergencies and attends meetings/events representing the VP and special projects. In accordance with the Leadership Standards at Central Michigan University, the Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs works cooperatively with a diverse array of constituencies to nurture a supportive, collaborative environment which centers student and scholarly success while enhancing CMU’s organizational culture. The primary responsibility of the AVPUE is to provide executive...

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...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ENROLLMENT STUDENT SERVICES (2 POSITIONS) Position Number: S-3786 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Director of Enrollment, the Assistant Director manages a caseload of online students (undergraduate, graduate, cohort) by providing comprehensive support throughout their student journey. This position is responsible for identifying barriers to student progression, problem solving, and establishing and maintaining cross-campus partnerships. Using various types of communication, university systems and other resources, the Assistant Director works directly with students to assist in selecting a program, completing the admission process, and supporting enrollment persistence through graduation. This position works as part of a larger student service team and will cross-train with team members to ensure student success and seamless service across all aspects of the student journey. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s...

Health Administration/Graduate Program Director (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor) Posting Number: F-1009 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: School of Health Sciences Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - 12 month Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: The Health Administration Division within the School of Health Sciences of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) seeks to hire a Health Administration faculty member who will also serve an initial appointment as the Graduate Program Director. This is a twelve-month (12), tenure-eligible position with a desired start date of May 2026, or as negotiated. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Doctor of Health Administration ( DHA ) and Master of...

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Position Number: S-3833 Position Summary: This position works directly with Dr. Peter Dijkstra and his team to study behavioral decision making, social competition, and stress resilience in fish. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Previous experience in the performance of standard laboratory procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree. Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in laboratory activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Duties & Responsibilities: Conducts physiological assays, including mitochondrial respiration, redox/oxidative stress measurements, and hormone analyses, ensuring high data quality and reproducibility. Manages daily laboratory operations, including scheduling, workflow coordination, and maintaining a safe, efficient research environment. Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, coordinate calibrations and...

PRINT SERVICES AREA FLOAT Position Number: S-3836 Position Summary: Assist in the daily operations of Printing Services. This individual will assist in operating a variety of equipment and utilize software related to the printing industry. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent GED . Previous working/job experience. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image. Ability to lift weight up to fifty pounds. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent education. 2 years of experience in the printing industry. Proficient in spelling and language usage. Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in the daily operations of Printing Services, including but not limited to Copy Center, Finishing and bulk mail areas. Lift/transport jobs between Copy Center, Finishing and Mailing departments....

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ALTERNATIVE BREAKS Position Number: S-3834 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center (VC) will work collaboratively with the Director and other professional staff and student members of the Volunteer Center to develop, support, and promote service opportunities to engage students with the mission and values of Central Michigan University. The Assistant Director will serve as the university advisor to the Alternative Breaks (AB) program and provide oversight and direction to the VC and AB graduate and undergraduate student staff. The Assistant Director will direct leadership training of the Alternative Break student advisory board, the student site leaders, and provide oversight of participant development of 700 students. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for providing support to Volunteer Center and AB program assessment. Additionally, the Assistant Director will manage most of the marketing...

Pathology - Foundational Sciences Faculty (Medical Faculty, Open Rank) Posting Number: F-1030 College/Unit: College of Medicine Home Department: College of Medicine Employee Group: Medical Faculty Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Medical Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking a basic science medical faculty with emphasis on teaching Pathology in our Foundational Sciences Discipline. This position assumes an educational role working with other faculty in implementing a highly integrated, cross-disciplinary, and inquiry-based medical school curriculum that includes peer-instruction, case-based and team-based learning. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and deliver research/scholarly outcomes. The college supports many different types of research and...

DIRECTOR / MARKETING / INNOVATION & ONLINE Position Number: S-3819 Position Summary: The director of marketing for CMU’s Innovation and Online unit leads integrated and comprehensive marketing efforts to increase market share and drive prospective student engagement, application growth, and enrollment for CMU’s online degree programs. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and executing a strategic, data-informed marketing strategy in collaboration with university partners; in particular, University Marketing and Communications, with the ultimate goal of achieving enrollment growth targets for online programs. This individual will work in partnership with University Marketing and Communication on all aspects of the marketing lifecycle, from brand positioning and lead generation to conversion and student retention for CMU Online. The director will lead a team of marketing professionals, manage budgets, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure...

Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1029 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 10 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Speech-Language Pathology Division in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) is recruiting for one full-time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a flexible start date of August 24, 2026 or January 7, 2027. The CMU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is housed within The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications...

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT Position Number: S-3830 Position Summary: Along with Director, develops goals and objectives for Career Development Center ( CDC ) staff and programs. Responsible for research, development, direction and implementation of a university wide career development model. Provides planning for career development, including internal and external initiatives and programs. Manages multifaceted relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, students and colleges. Provides supervision of three (3) Assistant Directors of Career Development and in the absence of the Director, serves as the point person for overall Career Services matters. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent with emphasis in career development, career counseling, higher education, psychology or related fields. Five years of related professional experience. Demonstrated success in relationship building with staff, faculty,...

MANAGER / BUSINESS OPERATIONS / COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA Position Number: S-3827 Position Summary: Serves as assistant to the dean, relieving the dean of a wide variety of administrative details on an on-going basis, completing assignments using self-initiative without detailed instructions. Provides oversight and leadership in the day-to-day management of the College of Arts and Media ( CAM ) budget, human resources, and faculty personal services. Serves as the lead administrator of the Dean’s Office functioning as a member of the senior CAM executive team. Serves as a member of the dean’s Advisory Council. Routinely assumes responsibility for an ever evolving and increasing scope of special projects as directed by the dean and associate dean of CAM . Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or a related field. Three years of professional experience in fiscal planning or a related field. Demonstrated experience with databases,...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT RECRUITMENT & OUTREACH / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Position Number: S-3831 Position Summary: The assistant director of student recruitment & outreach serves as the College of Education & Human Services ( CEHS ) liaison between university offices and the academic departments within CEHS to coordinate and lead prospective student initiatives. This position also provides leadership for the EHS Residential College ( EHSRC ), a living/learning community for students interested in academic programs housed in CEHS . The assistant director will oversee the creation and implementation of recruitment events for prospective students including freshmen, transfer, and graduate students. Additionally, this position will actively participate on college and university committees as it relates to recruitment, college onboarding, and living/learning communities. The assistant director works with all CEHS departments, as well as...

WETLAND TECHNICIAN I/II Position Number: S-3829 Position Summary: This position will work directly with Dr. Don Uzarski and his lab supervisors to plan and implement field and laboratory research. Required Qualifications: Wetland Technician I (ST-4): Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Biology. At least one year of field experience. Experience working in a laboratory setting. Ability to work 8+ hours each day with the possibility of inclement weather. Lifting 50 pounds of field gear in and out of boats and trucks. Working in water-inundated areas, including muddy substrates and high-water levels, where conditions may preclude ideal footing. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. The demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Outstanding organizational skills and motivation to initiate and complete tasks independently. Must have reliable work habits. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / STUDENT SUCCESS Position Number: S-3828 Position Summary: The Assistant Director (AD) supervises Success Coaches and coordinates coaching resources utilizing a case management model to support the Central Guarantee and departments in the Center for Student Success. The AD will assist in the development of student support initiatives designed to facilitate and improve retention and student progress to timely graduation. The AD supervises the programming and work of success coaching and supports the monitoring, tracking and outcome of the Central Career Guarantee. The AD delivers responsive and effective service to designated members of the CMU community including students, faculty, and staff. The AD communicates with and directly assists students and colleagues with strategies that support the Central Career Guarantee (a program advancing student personal and career success). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Three years...

Synthetic Carbohydrate and/or Lipid Chemistry Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1028 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: 03/01/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: One postdoctoral position focused on the synthesis of mycobacterial glycolipids is available starting March 1, 2026, in the laboratory of Dr. Ben Swarts of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Central Michigan University. The position is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding, for a maximum term of three years. We are looking for an enthusiastic chemist to work on the synthesis, characterization, and chemical biology of structurally complex, virulence-associated glycolipids from the cell...

Immersive Media and Video Lecturer Posting Number: F-1026 College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media Home Department: School of Communication, Journalism and Media Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/17/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in immersive media and content creation. We are looking for a filmmaker/video production specialist with immersive media experience with a minimum of a master’s degree or higher. The ideal candidate is an innovative storyteller wanting to train the next generation of film and video content creators. We need a faculty member who is passionate about storytelling, experimentation, and the integration of...

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Position Number: S-3822 Position Summary: Responsible for providing executive leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of the Facilities Management Department of Central Michigan University. Oversees comprehensive facilities functions, including Campus Planning, Project Design and Construction, Campus Operations and Maintenance, Custodial Services, Utilities Operations, and Landscape Operations. Develops and recommends policy and/or procedural improvements to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services on all matters relative to facilities management, construction programs, resource utilization, and related matters. Responsible for an operational budget of $32 million, including the Central Energy Facility, leads an organization of approximately 150 full-time equivalent employees, most of whom are unionized, and oversees a capital construction program of approximately $180 million....