The Assistant Director performs duties in support of or backup to the Director and manages the daily case management needs of distressed students who come to the attention of CMU CARES. The Assistant Director works closely with campus partners and performs Care Advocate duties as appropriate to the CMU CARES effort.

Master’s degree, preferably in social work or counseling.
One year of experience in personal counseling.
Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in the Sate of Michigan.
Comfort with consultation model, cirisi intervention, and triage.
High degree of personal and professional integrity, a strong sense of ethics, and respect for privacy and confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong human relation skills.
Willingness to serve on university committees aimed at prevention of mental health issues.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

One year experience as a Care Advocate.
Experience working in higher education, preferably within residence life, student conduct, crisis management, or case management.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive and confidential situations.
Strong documentation and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
Knowledge of case management system software (e.g. Advocate).

Performs duties in support of or backup to the CMU CARES Director which could include coordination and facilitation of Care meetings, coordinating Care response paths/student outreach, tracking and monitoring of Care response paths, and the documentation of Care efforts.
Oversees management of program files, facilitates team meetings and staff on-boarding.
Coordinates with appropriate campus partners regarding interdisciplinary intervention efforts.
Consults with parents and student supporters seeking information on the support services offered on campus.
Participates in CMU Care Team meetings, and other meetings as requested.
Maintains knowledge of promising practices and works collaboratively with CMU CARES Director to assist in the ongoing development of the Care effort.
Provides assessment (triage) for students in crisis or needing support, including appropriate referrals to university or community mental health services.
Provides support, consultation, and information to Residence Life staff, including updates on students of concern.
Maintains appropriate documentation, i.e. clinical notes.
Provides periodic reports including semester and end of year summary.
Brings to the attention of the CMU CARES Director and/or Care Team any serious university situation which may impact students in a negative way.
Participates with university-wide prevention programs as needed.
Attends residence life staff meetings as needed.

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.

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.

Professional & Administrative -Salary

$2,425 - $2,900 per pay

Student Affairs

Residence Life

Regular

Full-Time

0.79

9 month (Academic Year)

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Evenings and Weekends as needed. 9.5 month position.

Mount Pleasant, MI

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.

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.