CHANGE ANALYST I/II/III/SR

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Change Analyst I/II/III/SR to assess and manage the impact of organizational change across academic and administrative units. You will partner with change managers, business analysts, and project managers to design tailored communication and engagement strategies that minimize disruption and support adoption.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, data-driven insights, and the ability to adapt to evolving environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in change management or organizational change management (OCM).
• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Certification in Change Management (e.g. Prosci or CCMP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Lewin's Change Model).

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and help manage the impact of organizational change.
• Partner with stakeholders across academic and administrative units to design communication and engagement strategies.
• Track readiness and provide data-driven insights to minimize disruption and enable adoption.

Skills

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Process modeling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

CHANGE ANALYST I/II/III/SR

Position Number: S-3971

Position Summary:

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.

Required Qualifications:

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 elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and