Associate Vice President​/University Engagement

Position: ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT
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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.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

To assist potential candidates with scheduling and planning, please consider our projected search timeline (subject to change):

* Screening of applicants begins:
April 13th.

* Virtual screening interviews:
April 28th and April 30th.

* On-campus interviews:
May 18th and May 21st.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number S-3816 Position Number 63990 Type of Recruitment External Position Title ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT/UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT 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 VP'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 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 Collaborative Learning and Engagement, Disability Services, Indigenous Affairs, LGBTQ Services and Gender Equity Programs, and Sexual Aggression Services.

In consultation with the Vice President of University Engagement and Student Affairs, this position also provides executive guidance on matters pertaining to community engagement and belonging. These responsibilities include serving in the absence of the vice president on high-impact events and committees, advancing outreach priorities, as well as supporting the development and implementation of community-based initiatives 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, with responsibility for organizing and managing concerns emerging from social issues and relationships.

Demonstrated experience with cultivating a culture of creativity, care, concern, and belongingness.

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 commitment to ensuring that all members of the university community can thrive.

Prior experience in community engagement, partnership development, and event planning.

Demonstrated ability to bring together various constituencies and needs, particularly those that are perceived to share conflicting interests.

Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, implementation and proven results in cultivating robust learning environments and opportunities that align with institutional priorities.

Prior experience with the successful implementation of curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.

Extensive experience with effectual training and development.

Strong administrative, time management, and prioritization skills, with the capacity to support multiple priorities with significant attention to detail.

Utilizes an entrepreneurial approach to building community, advancing divisional efforts, and addressing emergent and longstanding needs, concerns, and opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

At least ten years of progressively responsible higher education experience, with responsibility for organizing and managing concerns emerging from social issues and relationships.

Extensive experience with providing managerial support that centers standpoint theory in counseling and psychological services and sexual assault education and prevention.

Experience with publishing assessment reports, briefs, and presentations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides programmatic and budgetary support, as well as staff supervision for the following units: CARES, Counseling Services, Center for Training and Development, Disability Services, Indigenous Affairs,…