26 project specialist jobs found

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / MILITARY & VETERAN RELATIONS Position Number: S-3891 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...

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT III Position Number: S-3884 Position Summary: Serves as receptionist-secretary for department. Responsible for maintaining master vendor table; monthly financial/statistical reports and budget; performing special projects; customer service; monitoring and researching outstanding checks for Escheat Check process; handling stop payment/check inquiry requests; balancing change fund accounts; handling vendor credit card payments; reconciling and submitting request to pay monthly credit card balance. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED . Three years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience that equates to three years. Experience with Microsoft Word. Customer service experience. Organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to project a positive attitude. Ability to manage multiple...

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT I Position Number: S-3867 Position Summary: Orders/maintains inventory of general office & kitchen supplies. Serves as the receptionist (greets public and answers and transfers calls), fields inquiries from public and directs as appropriate. Monitors office entry, monitors shipping/receiving, coordinates distribution of mail, performs scanning and indexing functions. Coordinates back-up assistance for front desk as needed, cross-trains and provides clerical support as needed. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED . Two years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience that equates to two years. Experience with Microsoft Word. Customer service experience. Organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to project a positive attitude. Ability to manage multiple projects and...

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT III Position Number: S-3888 Position Summary: The Administrative Office Assistant III ( AOAIII ) provides complex secretarial and administrative support to the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences ( CLASS ) and serves as the primary point of contact for the CLASS Dean’s Office. This position supports daily operations of the Dean’s Office, coordinates logistics for college events such as speaker series and alumni visits, and handles expense reconciliation for Dean’s Office staff. The AOA III supervises approximately four student workers supporting the Dean’s Office. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED . Three years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience that equates to three years. Experience with Microsoft Word. Customer service experience. Organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills....

PROSPECT RESEARCH STRATEGIST Position Number: S-3887 Position Summary: Supports the fundraising efforts of the university by carrying out proactive and reactive prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations. Works collaboratively with the director of advancement services, the director of corporate and foundation relations, the vice president of advancement, and the development officers to develop strategies for individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years of related experience. Computer experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Ability to project a collegial team-building...

DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Position Number: S-3890 Position Summary: Provides visionary, collaborative, and coordinated leadership for creating and implementing multi-modality instructional, pedagogical, and learning design practices across the curriculum. Continually develops CMU’s culture of teaching and learning by cultivating partnerships with CMU instructors to enhance the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to effectively maximize student learning and success. 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 design and development. Supervises the Instructional Design, Teaching and Learning Consultant, and Learning Media Productions staff. Reports directly to the Executive Director/Curriculum and Instructional Support. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Position Number: S-3871 Position Summary: The Assistant Director for Educational Outreach is instrumental in promoting CMU Online programs and engaging prospective transfer students, with a primary focus on fostering relationships and outreach activities within K-12 school districts, ISDs, and community colleges. This role is pivotal in achieving departmental enrollment goals through exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include representing CMU Online at transfer events and fairs, meeting with prospective students to showcase program offerings, and conducting pre-transfer evaluations to facilitate seamless credit transfer. Collaborating closely with community college representatives and program leaders, the Assistant Director develops transfer guides and pathways to streamline the transfer process into both credit and non-credit professional development and...

Police Officer Position Number: S-3863 Position Summary This is a sworn law enforcement position that involves protecting life and property through enforcement of laws, ordinances, and policy. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency police calls for service, responsibility for performing assigned police work of varying difficulty utilizing community oriented/problem solving techniques which include community engagement, resource development, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, detection and investigation, apprehension of violators, preservation of order, and related police functions. Required Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Current MCOLES certification or certifiable pending academy graduation Possession of a valid driver's license Possession of the physical capabilities necessary to perform the duties of the position Ability to successfully complete training to become a...

Earth Systems Modeling and Precipitation Extremes Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1034 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: 08/03/2026 Position End Date: 08/02/2027 Position Summary: The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University is seeking a Earth Systems Modeling & Precipitation Extremes Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This position is a one-year appointment with the potential for renewal. The successful applicant will join a dynamic group investigating many aspects of climate resiliency and extreme events in the current and future climate. The postdoctoral research fellow will work as part of a team on the Building Predictive Capacity to Enhance...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ADMISSIONS Position Number: S-3839 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for recruiting students to and the promotion and marketing of Central Michigan University within the continental United States in a defined travel territory. Travel includes attending college fairs, professional conferences, community-partnership events, and alumni activities. This position acts as a liaison between the University and high school and community college officials, providing academic, career, and admissions advice to prospective students, representing the University at numerous public speaking engagements, and assisting in the daily operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position also represents international, graduate, and global admissions as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. One year of experience; preferably in marketing, sales, public relations, higher education, or...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/HONORS PROGRAM Position Number: S-3858 Position Summary: The Assistant Director of the Honors Program coordinates, processes and supports undergraduates in completing Honors Protocols. This position is responsible for managing core elements of the required Honors Program protocols, including stewarding the capstone project administrative process, independent studies, and contracts. The Assistant Director ensures the alignment of Honors Program processes with university systems and engages in regular improvement of program processes and procedures. This position works closely with office administrative staff and the Director in liaising with campus partners and in building professional and personal development opportunities for students. Additional responsibilities include producing the annual assessment report in conjunction with the Director and the Honors Council, assisting in recruiting efforts, and engaging in student community-building....

MANAGER / RISK MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Position Number: S-3853 Position Summary: Serves as the University’s Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety/Emergency Management. Plans, implements and monitors programs/activities which promote safe occupational & residential environments as well as environmental compliance within the University community. Provides functional direction and assistance to resolve unsafe conditions and practices or environmental issues in compliance with established codes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two years experience related to Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety. Knowledge of established state and federal standards and codes, particularly MIOSHA / OSHA Safety Acts. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image. Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience in the...