As a member of the Athletic departments administrative team, the Assistant Director of Athletics Faculty and Staff Affairs is responsible for the daily administration, implementation, consultancy, and facilitation of human resources processes for all faculty and staff within the athletics department. This position also assists with other internal affairs within the athletic department, including internal operations, reporting, communications, and ensuring adherence to Federal, State, University, NCAA, MAC, and department controls, policies, and procedures. This position reports to the Deputy AD/Administration for Athletics.
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience equating to four years.
Two years of relevant experience, preferably in human resources, university or business affairs/operations.
Experience using business management software programs.
Experience working with financial documents and processes.
Familiarity with human resources processes and systems.
Strong interpersonal skills including a positive attitude.
Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite software.
Familiarity with personnel contracts.
Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to manage complex tasks effectively.
Demonstrated problem solving ability.
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Project management skills including ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements.
Familiarity with State and Federal human resources rules/policies and systems.
Experience with university human resources.
Experience in Collegiate Athletics administration.
Experience with SAP software.
Serves as the primary liaison between Athletics and the universitys Human Resources (HR) and Faculty Personnel Services (FPS) departments.
Creates and updates job descriptions and job postings.
Tracks and processes all contingency bonuses for coaches and the VP/Director of Athletics.
Reviews and provides recommendations on all head and assistant coach employment contracts and amendments.
Coordinates hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of part-time and full-time staff.
Serves as the point of contact for Athletics faculty and staff regarding benefit related inquiries.
Conducts exit interviews with departing staff.
Monitors performance and probationary reviews.
Educates and trains hiring managers and search committees on search processes.
Ensures the Athletics departments operate within established federal, state, conference, NCAA, and university procedures as it relates to internal reporting.
Manages employee certification records including athletic trainers, strength & conditioning, and CPR/AED.
Networks with industry professionals and organizations to stay current on NCAA, MAC and Intercollegiate Athletics trends and standards.
Manages department NACDA memberships.
Annually updates the NCAA and MAC benchmarking salary and department financial database.
Coordinates the volunteer waiver process and background checks for Athletics.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Develops, implements, and oversees systems and quality controls for internal and office operations (e.g. Perceptive Content, departments shared drives, TimeClock Plus, SAP).
Works in conjunction with the universitys HR and FPS departments to manage department FMLA, workers compensation, employment contracts, performance reviews, personnel files, job descriptions, and new hire orientations.
Manages and regularly updates the departmental organizational chart and phone directory for all administrative units and sports.
Serves as the senior manager approving authority in CMUs HR systems on behalf of the AVP/Director of Athletics.
Assists with the departmental budget development process and financial pro forma.
Coordinates salary forecasting for financial pro forma.
Serves as the Athletics business office liaison for assigned sports and administrative units.
Processes bulk invoice payments as needed.
Provides direction and leadership to improve internal operations including interpreting and applying university HR and business expense policies and procedures for Athletics.
Serves as the lead recruitment and staffing contact for faculty and staff positions.
Manages complex personnel issues in collaboration with the Deputy AD/Administration for Athletics, HR , and FPS.
Assists with access management (keys) for new and departing employees.
Assists with camps/clinics (employment process, policy development, etc.).
Assists with athletic and special events.
Assists with the internship program.
Directly oversees one full time Office Specialist position.
Performs Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University that foster a culture inspiring excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our 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 CMUs culture of excellence.
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. Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see ).
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Phone: 989-774-3253About Central Michigan University
Founded 125 years ago, Central Michigan University is a major, national university with 26,000 students, more than 30 remote locations in the U.S. and Canada, and 225,000 alumni worldwide.CMU offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. Academic excellence is found in programs considered among the best in the nation, such as engineering, information systems, neuroscience, physician assistant, physical therapy, sales, logistics, fashion merchandising and design, advertising, marketing, public relations, and broadcasting. Central has been a pioneer in extended learning for nearly 50 years, and its online programs for undergraduates and the military, as well as its online MBA and online graduate education for teachers and school leaders, are nationally ranked.Central Michigan University expands its academics with immersive, hands-on opportunities such as research, volunteering, study abroad, internships and leadership experiences. The fourth-largest university in Michigan began with the mission of addressing a demand for teachers prepared and qualified to lead classrooms and educate future generations. That commitment to fulfil ... ling unmet needs continues today through many newer programs, including our College of Medicine, which in May 2017 graduated its first class of doctors dedicated to serving medically underserved communities.Employees have access to fitness facilities and a nationally recognized wellness program as well as health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.With student-athletes who are expected to perform equally well in the classroom and on the field, CMU is a member of the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. CMU Athletics regularly earns accolades for student excellence in the classroom (almost 30 percent of our students were honored in spring 2017 for GPAs of 3.5 or higher) and on the field, with frequent men’s and women’s championship seasons in sports such as football, basketball, gymnastics, field hockey, soccer, baseball and softball, and wrestling. Central is located in a quaint, tight-knit community in the heart of central lower Michigan. Our community offers a robust mix of outdoor opportunities, family attractions, restaurants and brew pubs. Mount Pleasant’s small-town life is complemented by cultural activities on campus, including concerts, plays and guest speakers. Mount Pleasant is an hour or two from most Michigan destination spots, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor, as well as the state’s sunset beaches, golf and ski resorts, and our famous “Up North” communities, state parks and lakes.
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