CHANGE ANALYST I/II/III/SR

The change analyst supports the success of university initiatives by assessing, analyzing, and helping manage the impact of organizational change. This role partners with stakeholders across academic and administrative units to conduct impact assessments, design tailored communication and engagement strategies, track readiness, and provide data-driven insights that minimize disruption and enable adoption. By working closely with change managers, business analysts, and project managers, the change analyst ensures that cultural, technological, and process changes are clearly understood, effectively communicated, and successfully implemented. The level of the position (I, II, III, or Senior) reflects the scope of work, years of experience required, and level of autonomy in performing tasks., 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.

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*This is a hybrid position with both remote and on-campus responsibilities. The position is expected to work on the Mount Pleasant campus a minimum of three days per week.

Change Analyst I: High school diploma or GED. One year of work experience in change management, organizational change management (OCM), or a relevant field. Demonstrated experience in project management and familiarity with project management methodologies. Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and relationship building. Certification in Change Management (e.g. Prosci or CCMP). Knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Lewin’s Change Model, etc.). Demonstrated understanding of analytical techniques. Demonstrated understanding of modeling notations and flowcharting. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic data analysis tools. Demonstrated ability to identify specific business opportunities. Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Strong active listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Ability to be resourceful and devise creative solutions to problems. Ability to negotiate effectively and assist with facilitating meetings. Ability to meet expectations as a dependable member of a team. Ability to escalate issues appropriately. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage multiple priorities., Four additional years of proven experience in change management, organizational change management, or a relevant field. Demonstrated experience facilitating change management planning sessions. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to develop and effectively communicate change management plans. Ability to present information for decision making purposes with little to no direction. Ability to negotiate effectively and facilitate meetings. Strong time management skills and increased acumen for planning., Two additional years of proven experience in change management, organizational change management, or a relevant field. Ability to facilitate change management training and coaching sessions for stakeholders. Ability to quickly learn the objectives, structures, operations, and policies of a new business area. Strong problem resolution, negotiation, and influencing skills. Demonstrated adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders., Three additional years of proven experience in change management, organizational change management, or relevant field. Proven ability to ask tough questions and negotiate professionally and creatively to ensure the success of the organization and projects. Proven ability to easily balance the organization’s strategic vision with the daily operations of projects. Comfortability with presenting at the senior executive level. Proven mentoring ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Prosci knowledge and certifications. Knowledge of the BABOK® Guide and agile extension to the BABOK® Guide. Knowledge of the PMBOK® Guide and Standards. Knowledge of the Agile Software Development frameworks and principles. Knowledge of various enterprise level platforms widely used in higher educatio, High School Diploma/Equivalency

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