Location: Mount Pleasant,MI, USA
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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.
Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number S-3229 Position Number 99999 Type of Recruitment External Position Title ROAD SCHOLAR TEMPORARY (PART-TIME) Position Summary Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Ability to work outdoors regardless of inclement weather.
Ability to comfortably lead tours covering approximately 2 miles per day on all types of terrain.
Must be able to present information in front of a group.
Have previously demonstrated an ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups in a professional setting.
Willingness to problem-solve issues to ensure participants have an overall seamless experience.
Preferred Qualifications Duties & Responsibilities
Group Leader - Main point of contact for participants during the program. Responsible for all aspects of the program while on-site, including welcoming participants upon arrival, ensuring that special needs/requests are met, apprising participants and hotel manager daily of any updates in the program schedule, handling minor emergencies, introducing instructional sessions/Topical presenters, and accompanying group on field trips associated with the program.
Assistant Group Leader - Serves as an assistant to support the group leader in the activities listed above. Some sessions will not require an Assistant Group Leader based on enrollment for the sessions.
Topical Presenters - A Topical Presenter is a seasoned authority on a Mackinaw Island subject to present to participants. They possess in-depth knowledge of its history, culture, and attractions. The presenter is well-versed in the island's unique blend of Victorian charm and natural beauty, offering insights into its iconic landmarks, such as Arch Rock, Mackinac Island State Park, and other themes to educate participants.
Supervision Exercised Message to Applicants
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.
Employee Group Temporary Staff Staff Pay Level 00 Pay Range To be determined by the hiring department Division Academic Affairs Department ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Position Status Temporary Position End Date Employment Status Part-Time FTE 0.00 Position Type Other Weekly Work Schedule TBD up to 24 hours per week Location Mackinaw Island, MI About the Department
Academic & Professional Programs (APP) leads the planning, executing, and delivering of personal enrichment, noncredit, and non-degree experiences for lifelong learners. The unit works with multiple stakeholders, instructors, subject matter experts, academic departments, and content providers to deliver educational experiences.
About CMU
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.
CMU Leadership Standards
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.
EEO Statement
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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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-###-####
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: ...@cmich.edu
Posting Ends 11/30/2024 Open Until Filled No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
* Yes
* No
* * This role requires being outdoors most days. Are you willing to work outside regardless of inclement weather?
* Yes
* No
* * Can you comfortably lead tours covering approximately 2 miles per day on all types of terrain?
* Yes
* No
* * Are you comfortable presenting information in front of a group?
* Yes
* No
* * Have you previously demonstrated an ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups in a professional setting?
* Yes
* No
* * Are you willing to problem-solve issues to ensure participants have an overall seamless experience?
* Yes
* No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter