DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, us, 48804
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CMU Medical Education Partners (CMEP) is a joint partner with Central Michigan University (CMU), Covenant Healthcare, and St. Mary’s of Michigan. CMEP is located in Saginaw, Michigan, and is a separate nonprofit legal entity from CMU. The faculty of CMEP works collaboratively and interactively with the College of Medicine faculty at CMU to deliver an innovative curriculum to CMU medical students. Because CMU Medical Education Partners (CMEP) is a separate legal entity (and employer) from CMU, the employment opportunities available through CMEP are not employment positions with CMU. When you click the link below, you will be leaving the CMU Career Opportunities webpage. CMU is not responsible for the content of the webpage to which you are being redirected. After reading the above information, please
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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 on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position Information
Posting Number: S-3823 Position Number: 72155 Type of Recruitment: External Position Title: DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT 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 for this portfolio. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Five years of progressively responsible experience working in an educational capacity, including leadership or program oversight. Experience designing, implementing, and managing noncredit or alternative enrollment programs for working professionals, adults, and post‑traditional learners. Experience overseeing online or distance learning platforms and/or credentialing systems. Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, systems, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability with various populations. Strong record of strategic collaboration, problem‑solving, and innovation within institutional environments. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree. Demonstrated knowledge of trends, policy considerations, and funding structures in the noncredit, workforce development, and alternative learning landscape. Experience developing, scaling, and sustaining noncredit and alternative enrollment programs. Experience with instructional design, digital credentialing, or online learning systems for noncredit education. Experience teaching in higher education or facilitating adult learning experiences. Experience managing external partnerships, contracts, or vendor relationships. Duties & Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all noncredit and alternative enrollment programming offered through CMU Innovation and Online. Directs the governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of noncredit digital learning platforms, credentialing systems, and noncredit learning environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and institutional alignment. Leads the analysis, development, and lifecycle management of the noncredit portfolio, including identifying growth opportunities, responding to workforce and industry needs, and ensuring program sustainability. Oversees dual and concurrent enrollment, including early and middle college programs facilitated through CMU Innovation and Online, including faculty engagement, course and instructor approvals, institutional coordination, and external district partnerships. Manages the day‑to‑day operations of all noncredit, professional development, and dual enrollment activities including associated staff supporting these initiatives. Serves as the primary institutional lead for workforce development initiatives and state‑funded or grant‑supported noncredit programs, including compliance, reporting, and renewal requirements. Monitors enrollment, financial performance, and risk indicators across noncredit and alternative enrollment programs, and recommends strategic adjustments as needed. Collaborates with University Marketing and Communications and internal stakeholders to guide marketing, recruitment, and outreach strategies for noncredit and alternative enrollment programs. Collaborates with faculty, subject matter experts, and campus partners to design, implement, and evaluate new noncredit and professional development learning experiences. Oversees the development, issuance, and governance of digital badges, certificates, and other credentials associated with noncredit, professional development, and alternative enrollment programming. Manages contracts, services, and relationships related to digital badging platforms, online program managers, and other third‑party vendors supporting noncredit and alternative enrollment. Serves as CMU’s primary point of accountability for the online professional development learning management system and related noncredit learning technologies. Prepares, analyzes, and presents reports, recommendations, and strategic updates related to noncredit and alternative enrollment programs for university leadership and external stakeholders. Leads initiatives and partnerships with Michigan Works and other workforce development entities in alignment with CMU Innovation and Online priorities. Participates in and contributes to university-wide committees, task forces, and initiatives related to professional development, noncredit education, and alternative enrollment. Serves as an advisor and point of consultation for requests to develop new noncredit, credentialing, or alternative enrollment learning experiences. Manages and stewards organizational relationships with external partners, ensuring clarity, alignment, and institutional integrity. Creates, reviews, or advises on content and structure for online professional development and noncredit learning modules as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of institutional priorities. Supervision Exercised
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence. 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 Pay Range
$83,000 - $93,000 per year Division
Academic Affairs Department
Position Status Provisional Position End Date
03/15/2027 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
Mount Pleasant, MI About the Department
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. 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. Equal Opportunity 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. Supplemental Questions
* How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth. (Open Ended Question) * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university’s definition?
Yes No
* If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
Not Applicable Dispatcher Medical Faculty Office Professional P&A, SO or Faculty Police Public Broadcasting Sergeant Service Maintenance Supervisory/Technical
* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?
Yes No
* Do you have at least five years of progressively responsible experience working in an educational capacity, including leadership or program oversight?
Yes No
* Do you have experience designing, implementing, and managing noncredit or alternative enrollment programs for working professionals, adults, and post‑traditional learners?
Yes No
* Do you have experience overseeing online or distance learning platforms and/or credentialing systems?
Yes No
* Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position and click “Yes” if you understand and support the culture that is important to CMU.
Yes No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume/Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: List of References Contact
Staff postings – Human Resources: (989) 774‑2010 | 109 Rowe Faculty postings – Faculty Personnel Services: (989) 774‑3368 | 308 Warriner Posting Ends
Open Until Filled: Yes
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CMU Medical Education Partners (CMEP) is a joint partner with Central Michigan University (CMU), Covenant Healthcare, and St. Mary’s of Michigan. CMEP is located in Saginaw, Michigan, and is a separate nonprofit legal entity from CMU. The faculty of CMEP works collaboratively and interactively with the College of Medicine faculty at CMU to deliver an innovative curriculum to CMU medical students. Because CMU Medical Education Partners (CMEP) is a separate legal entity (and employer) from CMU, the employment opportunities available through CMEP are not employment positions with CMU. When you click the link below, you will be leaving the CMU Career Opportunities webpage. CMU is not responsible for the content of the webpage to which you are being redirected. After reading the above information, please
click here
if you are interested in employment opportunities with
CMU Medical Education Partners. DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark this Job
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
Print Preview
link. If you need to finish applying, click on the
Continue this Job Application
button. Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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. Position Information
Posting Number: S-3823 Position Number: 72155 Type of Recruitment: External Position Title: DIRECTOR / NONCREDIT & ALTERNATIVE ENROLLMENT 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 for this portfolio. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Five years of progressively responsible experience working in an educational capacity, including leadership or program oversight. Experience designing, implementing, and managing noncredit or alternative enrollment programs for working professionals, adults, and post‑traditional learners. Experience overseeing online or distance learning platforms and/or credentialing systems. Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, systems, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability with various populations. Strong record of strategic collaboration, problem‑solving, and innovation within institutional environments. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree. Demonstrated knowledge of trends, policy considerations, and funding structures in the noncredit, workforce development, and alternative learning landscape. Experience developing, scaling, and sustaining noncredit and alternative enrollment programs. Experience with instructional design, digital credentialing, or online learning systems for noncredit education. Experience teaching in higher education or facilitating adult learning experiences. Experience managing external partnerships, contracts, or vendor relationships. Duties & Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all noncredit and alternative enrollment programming offered through CMU Innovation and Online. Directs the governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of noncredit digital learning platforms, credentialing systems, and noncredit learning environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and institutional alignment. Leads the analysis, development, and lifecycle management of the noncredit portfolio, including identifying growth opportunities, responding to workforce and industry needs, and ensuring program sustainability. Oversees dual and concurrent enrollment, including early and middle college programs facilitated through CMU Innovation and Online, including faculty engagement, course and instructor approvals, institutional coordination, and external district partnerships. Manages the day‑to‑day operations of all noncredit, professional development, and dual enrollment activities including associated staff supporting these initiatives. Serves as the primary institutional lead for workforce development initiatives and state‑funded or grant‑supported noncredit programs, including compliance, reporting, and renewal requirements. Monitors enrollment, financial performance, and risk indicators across noncredit and alternative enrollment programs, and recommends strategic adjustments as needed. Collaborates with University Marketing and Communications and internal stakeholders to guide marketing, recruitment, and outreach strategies for noncredit and alternative enrollment programs. Collaborates with faculty, subject matter experts, and campus partners to design, implement, and evaluate new noncredit and professional development learning experiences. Oversees the development, issuance, and governance of digital badges, certificates, and other credentials associated with noncredit, professional development, and alternative enrollment programming. Manages contracts, services, and relationships related to digital badging platforms, online program managers, and other third‑party vendors supporting noncredit and alternative enrollment. Serves as CMU’s primary point of accountability for the online professional development learning management system and related noncredit learning technologies. Prepares, analyzes, and presents reports, recommendations, and strategic updates related to noncredit and alternative enrollment programs for university leadership and external stakeholders. Leads initiatives and partnerships with Michigan Works and other workforce development entities in alignment with CMU Innovation and Online priorities. Participates in and contributes to university-wide committees, task forces, and initiatives related to professional development, noncredit education, and alternative enrollment. Serves as an advisor and point of consultation for requests to develop new noncredit, credentialing, or alternative enrollment learning experiences. Manages and stewards organizational relationships with external partners, ensuring clarity, alignment, and institutional integrity. Creates, reviews, or advises on content and structure for online professional development and noncredit learning modules as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of institutional priorities. Supervision Exercised
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence. 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 Pay Range
$83,000 - $93,000 per year Division
Academic Affairs Department
Position Status Provisional Position End Date
03/15/2027 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
Mount Pleasant, MI About the Department
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. 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. Equal Opportunity 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. Supplemental Questions
* How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth. (Open Ended Question) * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university’s definition?
Yes No
* If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
Not Applicable Dispatcher Medical Faculty Office Professional P&A, SO or Faculty Police Public Broadcasting Sergeant Service Maintenance Supervisory/Technical
* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?
Yes No
* Do you have at least five years of progressively responsible experience working in an educational capacity, including leadership or program oversight?
Yes No
* Do you have experience designing, implementing, and managing noncredit or alternative enrollment programs for working professionals, adults, and post‑traditional learners?
Yes No
* Do you have experience overseeing online or distance learning platforms and/or credentialing systems?
Yes No
* Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position and click “Yes” if you understand and support the culture that is important to CMU.
Yes No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume/Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: List of References Contact
Staff postings – Human Resources: (989) 774‑2010 | 109 Rowe Faculty postings – Faculty Personnel Services: (989) 774‑3368 | 308 Warriner Posting Ends
Open Until Filled: Yes
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