The Assistant Director for the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center (VC) at Central Michigan University (CMU) will work with the Director and staff to promote service opportunities for students. This role includes advising the Alternative Breaks (AB) program and overseeing its graduate and undergraduate staff. The Assistant Director will lead training for student leaders, manage the development and engagement of around 700 student participants, support program assessments, and handle marketing efforts. Responsibilities include creating promotional materials, managing social media accounts, distributing newsletters, and overseeing the AB budget and scholarships.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional experience working with student organizations or campus programming. Good communication skills, organizational abilities, and motivation are required. A Master’s degree and experience in higher education or with Alternative Breaks programming are preferred.
Duties include advising the AB program and student advisory board, managing data through social media and online platforms, training participants, enforcing university policies related to the program, developing leadership for staff and student leaders, and creating promotional content to increase student participation. The Assistant Director will supervise up to five student staff members and assist in managing the program's fiscal resources, representing the Volunteer Center at events, and planning various programs.
This is a full-time position based in Mount Pleasant, MI, with a salary range of $45,000 to $52,000. The job requires a Monday to Friday work schedule, with some weekends and evenings as necessary.
CMU has a long history of preparing students for leadership and service in their communities. It serves around 15,500 students and offers numerous undergraduate and graduate programs that are nationally recognized for quality. The university promotes personal and professional growth and is involved in innovative research. The area around CMU offers many cultural and recreational activities, appealing to students and staff alike.
CMU values employee well-being, offering comprehensive health and wellness benefits. The university emphasizes leadership standards that encourage engagement and appreciation among employees while fostering student success.
Interested candidates must apply online and can submit cover letters to the Hiring Committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for the best consideration, materials should be submitted by March 16, 2026. CMU is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant based on various factors, including race, gender, and disability. For additional information on Title IX rights, candidates can find resources linked in the posting.
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: [email protected]
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