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Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3920
Position Number
32220
Type of Recruitment
External
Position Title
COORDINATOR / COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES
Position Summary
The Coordinator of Compliance Support Services at CMU supports the university's state and federal compliance requirements in the delivery of educational activities. This includes researching relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines and being able to apply these requirements to university compliance activities. A strong sense of professional curiosity (being able to ask the right questions and searching for answers) and the desire to complete matters professionally and thoroughly will contribute to success in this position. The Coordinator will be expected to use high-level organizational and critical thinking skills to assist in accomplishing compliance matters such as state authorization, professional certification/licensure, military, and university accreditation. In addition, this role may assist in coordinating contracts, agreements, MOUs and MOAs that contribute to the delivery of education and education-related activities in Michigan and beyond.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or (4) years equivalent combination of education and work experience.
One (1) year of professional/administrative work experience preferably related to compliance, regulatory, or contractual functions.
Demonstrated success in coordinating special projects under limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use university systems and software.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong presentation and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.
Must present a positive, professional, and credible image.
Ability to work full-time from the designated on-site work location during standard 8am-5pm office hours.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional work experience in a legal or regulatory environment.
Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, state and federal regulatory environments.
Demonstrated experience with, and knowledge of, a non-traditional, higher education environment.
Knowledge of specific software and/or mainframe/systems skills including Excel, Access, Visio, SIS, SAP, FRS, and Document Imaging.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists in the research of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines and applying these requirements to university compliance activities. This will include anticipating broader impacts and proposing solutions and actions as appropriate.
Assists with preparation and maintenance of various reports related to university compliance items including but not limited to those pertaining to state authorization, professional licensure disclosures, new and changing academic programs, and scheduled reports on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and bi-annual basis.
Assists in the research, collection, and organization of data necessary to support compliance for educational program delivery, which may consist of licensure applications, state authorization documents, materials required to submit to regulatory bodies (i.e. university accrediting body, U.S. Department of Education, etc.) and other compliance-related documents.
Compiles and analyzes relevant data into digestible, easy-to-understand reports and spreadsheets.
Assists with military compliance through data collection, report-building/maintenance, and other support activities as needed.
Coordinates and conducts training for relevant staff and academic partners regarding applicable compliance requirements and initiatives.
Collaborates with key stakeholders to facilitate compliance and completion of requirements pursuant to established guidelines and practices.
Assists with professional certification/licensure matters in collaboration with academic partners, including appropriate documentation, to meet regulatory requirements.
Serves as first line of review to proofread accuracy of compliance documents before submission.
Assists in coordinating contracts, agreements, MOUs and MOAs that contribute to the delivery of education and education-related activities in Michigan and beyond.
Handles special projects and assignments as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
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.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by August 3, 2026.
Employee Group
Professional & Administrative -Hourly
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range
$19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Licensure / Regulatory Services & Human Capital
Position Status
Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
12 month
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. 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.
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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: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes