ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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.
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CMU Medical Education Partners.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT 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
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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.
Position Information Posting Number: S-3830
Position Number: 33000
Type of Recruitment: External
Position Title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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, students, parents and colleagues. Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a professional environment.
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Demonstrated skills in a focused educational and service approach to productive career development, including the ability to provide career coaching and programming to currently enrolled students and alumni, individually and in groups.
Knowledge of career theory and practice including career exploration and assessment, National Association for Career Education (NACE) Career Readiness competences, informational interviewing, applied learning/internships, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, job search strategies, and preparing for graduate or professional school.
Ability to infuse skill/competency development in programs and services to increase the career readiness of our students and alumni. Strong collaboration/team, organizational, program development, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, and provide exceptional customer service.
Innovative thinking and analytical abilities to assess, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
In-depth understanding and application of best practices in collegiate career development, workplace trends, impacts of technology and social media.
Strong technical skills including experience with career management systems such as Twelve20, as well as Microsoft Office suite, graphic design programs, internet research, and career interest assessments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for small and large audiences, including one-on-one career coaching, student classrooms, faculty groups, professional associations, community organizations and the general public.
Skills in strategic planning and data analysis, supporting an ability to make complex, independent decisions and programmatic recommendations.
Ability to leverage career data to support messages to external and on-campus constituents.
Capability to solicit and analyze student feedback and evaluations, and strategize with other Career Services staff members, student groups, and other campus staff and faculty.
Ability to travel and work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
MBTI and SII
Knowledge and understanding of the Cognitive Information Processing Theory.
Knowledge and understanding of the Brain-Based Career Development Model.
Duties & Responsibilities
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, students, parents and colleagues. Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a professional environment.
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Demonstrated skills in a focused educational and service approach to productive career development, including the ability to provide career coaching and programming to currently enrolled students and alumni, individually and in groups.
Knowledge of career theory and practice including career exploration and assessment, National Association for Career Education (NACE) Career Readiness competences, informational interviewing, applied learning/internships, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, job search strategies, and preparing for graduate or professional school.
Ability to infuse skill/competency development in programs and services to increase the career readiness of our students and alumni. Strong collaboration/team, organizational, program development, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, and provide exceptional customer service.
Innovative thinking and analytical abilities to assess, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
In-depth understanding and application of best practices in collegiate career development, workplace trends, impacts of technology and social media.
Strong technical skills including experience with career management systems such as Twelve20, as well as Microsoft Office suite, graphic design programs, internet research, and career interest assessments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for small and large audiences, including one-on-one career coaching, student classrooms, faculty groups, professional associations, community organizations and the general public.
Skills in strategic planning and data analysis, supporting an ability to make complex, independent decisions and programmatic recommendations.
Ability to leverage career data to support messages to external and on-campus constituents.
Capability to solicit and analyze student feedback and evaluations, and strategize with other Career Services staff members, student groups, and other campus staff and faculty to determine program offerings and innovations.
Ability to travel and work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 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 11, 2026 .
Employee Group Employee Group: Professional & Administrative - Salary
Pay Range Pay Range: $55,000-$65,000
Division Division: Student Recruitment & Retention
Department Department: (not specified)
Position Status Regular
Position End Date Position End Date: (not specified)
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 required.
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department About CMU
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.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends Open Until Filled: Yes
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 from an accredited institution or equivalent with emphasis in career development, career counseling, higher education, psychology, or related field?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least five years of related professional experience?
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
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Recommendation Letters
Other Document (1)
Staff postings - Human Resources | Contact HR | (989)774-2010| 109 Rowe
Faculty postings - Faculty Personnel Services | Contact FPS | (989)774-3368 | 308 Warriner
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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.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT 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.
Position Information Posting Number: S-3830
Position Number: 33000
Type of Recruitment: External
Position Title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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, students, parents and colleagues. Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a professional environment.
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Demonstrated skills in a focused educational and service approach to productive career development, including the ability to provide career coaching and programming to currently enrolled students and alumni, individually and in groups.
Knowledge of career theory and practice including career exploration and assessment, National Association for Career Education (NACE) Career Readiness competences, informational interviewing, applied learning/internships, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, job search strategies, and preparing for graduate or professional school.
Ability to infuse skill/competency development in programs and services to increase the career readiness of our students and alumni. Strong collaboration/team, organizational, program development, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, and provide exceptional customer service.
Innovative thinking and analytical abilities to assess, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
In-depth understanding and application of best practices in collegiate career development, workplace trends, impacts of technology and social media.
Strong technical skills including experience with career management systems such as Twelve20, as well as Microsoft Office suite, graphic design programs, internet research, and career interest assessments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for small and large audiences, including one-on-one career coaching, student classrooms, faculty groups, professional associations, community organizations and the general public.
Skills in strategic planning and data analysis, supporting an ability to make complex, independent decisions and programmatic recommendations.
Ability to leverage career data to support messages to external and on-campus constituents.
Capability to solicit and analyze student feedback and evaluations, and strategize with other Career Services staff members, student groups, and other campus staff and faculty.
Ability to travel and work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
MBTI and SII
Knowledge and understanding of the Cognitive Information Processing Theory.
Knowledge and understanding of the Brain-Based Career Development Model.
Duties & Responsibilities
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, students, parents and colleagues. Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a professional environment.
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Demonstrated skills in a focused educational and service approach to productive career development, including the ability to provide career coaching and programming to currently enrolled students and alumni, individually and in groups.
Knowledge of career theory and practice including career exploration and assessment, National Association for Career Education (NACE) Career Readiness competences, informational interviewing, applied learning/internships, resume and cover letter writing, job interviewing, job search strategies, and preparing for graduate or professional school.
Ability to infuse skill/competency development in programs and services to increase the career readiness of our students and alumni. Strong collaboration/team, organizational, program development, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, and provide exceptional customer service.
Innovative thinking and analytical abilities to assess, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
In-depth understanding and application of best practices in collegiate career development, workplace trends, impacts of technology and social media.
Strong technical skills including experience with career management systems such as Twelve20, as well as Microsoft Office suite, graphic design programs, internet research, and career interest assessments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for small and large audiences, including one-on-one career coaching, student classrooms, faculty groups, professional associations, community organizations and the general public.
Skills in strategic planning and data analysis, supporting an ability to make complex, independent decisions and programmatic recommendations.
Ability to leverage career data to support messages to external and on-campus constituents.
Capability to solicit and analyze student feedback and evaluations, and strategize with other Career Services staff members, student groups, and other campus staff and faculty to determine program offerings and innovations.
Ability to travel and work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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 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 11, 2026 .
Employee Group Employee Group: Professional & Administrative - Salary
Pay Range Pay Range: $55,000-$65,000
Division Division: Student Recruitment & Retention
Department Department: (not specified)
Position Status Regular
Position End Date Position End Date: (not specified)
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 required.
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department About CMU
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.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends Open Until Filled: Yes
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 from an accredited institution or equivalent with emphasis in career development, career counseling, higher education, psychology, or related field?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least five years of related professional experience?
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
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Recommendation Letters
Other Document (1)
Staff postings - Human Resources | Contact HR | (989)774-2010| 109 Rowe
Faculty postings - Faculty Personnel Services | Contact FPS | (989)774-3368 | 308 Warriner
#J-18808-Ljbffr