The Assistant Director/Faculty & Staff Resources serves Central Michigan University through the oversight of the faculty approval and assignment functions for those faculty who teach at off-campus locations and/or online courses, and is responsible for all personnel functions related to the university’s off-campus and online Adjunct Faculty. Upon request, this role may provide guidance and expertise to the Academic Division concerning faculty & staff resources and related compliance matters to ensure adherence with evolving accrediting and licensing bodies, federal and state law where appropriate, and with CMU policies and practices while working collaboratively with and in support of CMU Human Resources and CMU Faculty Personnel Services. This role also champions process improvement and participates in cross-functional teams and university workgroup

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Three years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated effectiveness with Microsoft applications.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to project a positive, professional, and credible attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while inspiring trust and confidence with colleagues.
Ability to successfully handle competing priorities in a timely fashion.
Ability to work full-time from the designated on-site work location during the standard 8am-5pm office hours.
Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours, if necessary.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated recruitment experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Experience within a multi-site work and/or online environment.
Familiarity with higher education or other educational environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for all personnel functions related to adjunct faculty, including but not limited to, the following:
Oversees the Faculty Approval, Faculty Assignment, and Faculty Recruiting units, including supervising staff members, SAP administration (processes new hires, facilitates termination, updates relevant information (name changes, address changes, etc.).
Ensures faculty approval and assignment processes comply with Faculty Association Agreement, the Union of Teaching Faculty agreement, with university policies and practices, and with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.
Serves as the subject matter expert for processes and systems related to adjunct faculty as well as recruiting, approval, and assignments responsibilities.
Oversees the completion and retention of adjunct faculty new employment paperwork, e.g., I-9, W-4, etc.
Works closely with the Executive Director/Licensure, Regulatory Services & Human Capital (“Licensure”) in identifying opportunities to maximize use of technology to enhance the effectiveness of the Licensure department.
Provides guidance for and assists in the administration, review, and approval process of recruitment, compensation, student employment, FMLA, and other HR related activities as necessary for the Academic Division, in collaboration with HR/FPS.
Provides support and acts as liaison to various CMU departments concerning adjunct faculty related issues.
Maintains thorough communication with the Executive Director/Licensure and assists in communicating any changes in human resource programs, practices, policies and procedures, announcements, and/or activities with Academic Division staff.
Handles worker’s compensation responsibilities for locations outside of Michigan.
Monitors, understands, and recommends compliance strategies concerning regulatory requirements for out-of-state staff and adjunct faculty taking into consideration the impact of these mandates, and communicating appropriately with potentially impacted stakeholders.
Maintains regular, effective, and collaborative communications with Part-Time Adjunct Faculty.
Creates and maintains process and operational documents, especially those pertaining to employment compliance and those compliance or regulatory concerns affecting adjunct faculty.
Develops, prepares, generates and analyzes on-going special and ad-hoc query reports pertaining to Academic Division staff (as requested) and adjunct faculty metrics.
Identifies issues and opportunities impacting the department and recommends solutions and strategies supporting and concerning the above-outlined responsibilities using accurate and complete data.
Serves on, and assists, university committees when necessary; participates in cross-functional teams to assist with analysis, problem resolution, and opportunity identification and/or implementation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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 a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

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.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$55,000 - $68,000

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Staff & Faculty Resources

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.0

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. / weekends and nights as needed

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.

CMU Leadership Standards

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.