ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT
Position Number: S-3655
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 Vice President’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 campus 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 leadership to divisional units serving under the umbrella of University Engagement. Units reporting to University Engagement include CMU CARES , Counseling Services, Center for Training and Development, Disability Services, Indigenous Affairs, LGBTQ Services and Gender Equity Programs, and Sexual Aggression Services. This position also works closely with the Institute for Transformative Dialogue, the Veterans Resource Center, employee resource groups, and alumni to support broader community efforts that contribute to the overall success of our students. Additionally, a strong relationship with the Office of Residence Life is pertinent, as a dotted line exists between Residence Life and CMU CARES .
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Seven years of progressively responsible higher education experience.
Experience with community engagement, partnership development, and event planning.
Experience with the successful implementation of curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
Experience with effectual training and development.
Demonstrated experience with cultivating a culture of creativity, care, and concern.
Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, implementation and proven results in cultivating robust learning environments and opportunities that align with institutional priorities.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams in a large, decentralized environment.
Demonstrated ability to leverage highly effective and engaging verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to bring together students, campus groups, alumni, and community members in a variety of events and activities.
Strong administrative, time management, and prioritization skills, with the capacity to support multiple priorities with significant attention to detail.
Ability to utilizes an entrepreneurial approach to building community, advancing divisional efforts, and addressing emergent and longstanding needs, concerns, and opportunities.
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.
Employee Group: Senior Officer
Division: Student Affairs
Department: University Engagement
Position Status: Regular
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Typically Mon-Fri; 8-5 - evenings & weekends as needed
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Message to Applicants:
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