This position is primarily responsible for the faculty approval process from initial part-time adjunct faculty recruitment through the approval and review process for online and satellite courses. This position also monitors compliance with applicable policies, agreements, and handbooks as it relates to faculty/instructors who teach courses delivered online or at satellite locations.

Bachelors degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration or other relevant field.
Three years of relevant professional experience.
Familiarity with basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret reports and complex documents as they relate to the faculty approval and recruiting functions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with individuals at all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal and organizational skills.
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to project a positive and professional image representing the University.
Available to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours as necessary.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Masters Degree in related field.
Experience with specialized computer applications such as SAP, CRM, PeopleAdmin, or others with similar functionality.
Experience in a higher education administration or related field.
Experience with web-based application systems.
PHR/SPHR.

Recommends and implements and/or collaborates with other units on the recruitment, selection, and on-boarding processes as they relate to part-time adjunct faculty and/or other faculty considered for online or satellite location courses.
Facilitates meetings and action items generated by course needs reviewed for advertising and recruiting of part-time adjunct faculty opportunities.
Works closely with supervisor and the Coordinator of Faculty Assignment to support overall recruiting and selection responsibilities.
Develops and implements strategic objectives, goals, and tactics relative to recruiting, reviewing, selection, and on-boarding of part-time adjunct faculty, when applicable.
Reviews and preliminarily determines whether applicants meet approval criteria set by the academic department. Once initial approval criteria are determined to have been met, submits to Academic Department for final approval.
Communicates with faculty, who request to teach or teach scheduled courses through online and satellite locations, via email, phone, and letters to answer questions regarding approvals, requests for additional approvals, and to direct them to the appropriate personnel for teaching assignments.
Tracks and coordinates approvals received from department chairs.
Collaborates with the appropriate staff on faculty recruitment issues, including evaluating course needs, recommending the posting of teaching opportunities.
Maintains current approval criteria and communicates with Department Chairs for approval criteria.
Monitors the contract review process, data entry for approvals and maintenance of database. Works collaboratively with supervisor and Executive Secretary regarding any needed corrections, changes, or improvements.
Reviews student surveys for teaching effectiveness and provided input from Faculty Support team for completed courses due for department review.
Compiles low SOS/EOC data during the Part-Time Adjunct Faculty review process; works collaboratively with the Coordinator of Faculty Assignment and the Assistant Director of Staff & Faculty Resources to prepare the Low SOS/EOC file.
Prepares reports, verifications, and completes special projects as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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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, masters, 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 mens and womens 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. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states 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 citys central location in Michigans 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.

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.