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DIRECTOR / CENTRAL BOUND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Position Number: S-3812

Position Summary:

This position provides programmatic and operational leadership for Central Michigan University's community college partnership initiative, Central Bound. This role is responsible for fostering collaborative relationships across institutions, engaging community college partners, and coordinating with key stakeholder groups to support Central Bound program objectives and student success. The program director plays a pivotal role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and overall academic achievement of program participants, contributing directly to the advancement of the institutional enrollment strategies and academic mission 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Two years of professional experience in a higher education setting. Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and shifting timelines. Experience fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external partners. Experience working with community colleges. Proven ability to lead proactively, including driving change, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable results. Familiarity with the student life cycle, particularly the transfer student experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively articulate complex concepts. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and relevant software, including CRM and student information systems. Demonstrated understanding of the institutional infrastructure that supports students, including admissions, financial aid, academic advising, and support services. Ability and willingness to travel for partner meetings and/or events. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Education, Business Administration, or a related field. Five years of professional experience in a higher education setting. Experience administering transfer enrollment, early college, or educational partnership programs. Experience with program assessment, outcomes evaluation, and reporting. Knowledge of transfer credit evaluation, articulation processes, and related policies. Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain partnerships with community colleges and co-enrollment programs. Familiarity with enrollment management strategies and institutional planning. Demonstrated understanding of articulation agreements, consortium financial aid, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated understanding of how transfer guides support student pathways, degree planning, and timely completion. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leads, administers, and coordinates all operational aspects of the Central Bound community college partnership program. Serves as a liaison and institutional representative between CMU and Central Bound partner institutions, facilitating clear communication, alignment of goals, and collaborative problem-solving to support student success. Collaborates with university leadership to develop and implement annual and long-term recruitment plans and strategies for the degree partnership program. Initiates, supports, and advances transfer initiatives that position CMU as a transfer-affirming and student-focused institution. Assists in the coordination and tracking of financial aid consortium packages for Central Bound students to ensure accuracy and compliance. Partners with CMU student support units and community college stakeholders (i.e. academic advising, admissions, financial aid, registrar, IT, and online student services) to ensure seamless program delivery and student success. Est