Director, Regionals Career Services & Work-Based Learning

Miami University • Hamilton, OH

418d • $90,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Regionals Career Services & Work-Based Learning at Miami University is responsible for developing and managing career services and work-based learning programs. This role focuses on building partnerships with businesses and community organizations to enhance workforce development and provide students and alumni with career exploration, professional development, and job placement opportunities. The director will oversee the strategic outreach to local businesses, manage career services resources, and ensure effective support for students in their career journeys.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Seven years of career services, human resources, organizational development, business, or related field in a corporate/public or academic setting.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify and address workforce development issues and opportunities.
• Communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with diverse stakeholders and facilitate learning activities and positive project outcomes.
• Project management and organizational skills to plan and execute projects or programs.
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive career service programs to enhance the student experience in an online environment.
• Ability to function both independently and collaboratively with staff, faculty, students, alumni, and outside constituents such as employers and the broader community.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or the Association for Talent Development (ATD) certification and/or membership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess existing and desired employment competencies, resulting in workforce development plans supported by Miami Regionals.
• Enhance relationships with Southwestern Ohio non-profit organizations and businesses to build awareness of Miami Regionals as a rich source of potential internships and employees.
• Oversee the strategic outreach to area businesses for those entities at Miami Regionals who engage with local businesses and non-profits including formally coordinating at least one partnership event each semester.
• Engage senior leadership, academic departments, staff, and advisory boards in integrating career services, internships, work-based learning, and placement experiences into the Miami Regional's academic and student life structures.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive career services and work-based learning program to enhance the student experience in an on-campus and online environment.
• Coordinate closely with academic advising to support exploratory students' career advice and placement.
• Ensure career development expertise resources and training, in various accessible formats, are provided to students and alumni regarding the job-search process, interviewing, resume, and all other facets of career planning.
• Compile data, administer surveys, and analyze information to complete comprehensive departmental reports that align office goals with Miami Regionals and Miami University strategic goals.
• Supervise, evaluate, and enhance internship and work-based learning programs (Work+).
• Supervise Career Services and Professional Development staff, manage budgets, and physical and virtual office needs.

Benefits

• Salary range of $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
• Benefit eligible position with a standard 40-hour work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree