ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT III/PT

About the role

This position performs administrative functions in support of the School of Communication, Journalism, & Media functions (SCJM). This position manages budget reconciliation, payroll, personnel transactions, supplies and equipment purchasing, scholarships, faculty searches, and other duties other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Four years of qualifying experience or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years
• Experience with Microsoft Word
• Customer service experience
• Spreadsheet and/or database experience
• Organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to project a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with accurate results
• Ability to compose, proofread and edit correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of CMU budget and registration systems (SAP, Perceptive Concept/Image Now, etc.)
• Budget and bookkeeping experience
• Purchasing experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconciles all university cost centers for the school each month
• Processes all invoices and vouchers for all school accounts and entities
• Coordinates the purchase process for all equipment and supplies for the school
• Reconciles all credit cards assigned to members of the department
• Maintains scholarship accounts and disbursements and works with faculty and students to manage scholarship awards and requirements
• Hires, schedules, and supervises student employees
• Assists with school event operations and support as needed
• Assists with sorting and distributing mail for Moore Hall as needed
• Assists students with the checkout of lab keys and equipment as needed

About The Department

The School of Communication, Journalism, & Media at Central Michigan University is dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s rapidly evolving communication landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media production, and more. Our faculty are industry professionals and scholars who are passionate about mentorship and guiding students toward successful careers in media and communication.

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

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.

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. However, 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 before July 8, 2026. To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44966.

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