Director, Regionals Career Services & Work-Based Learning

Miami University • Hamilton, OH

404d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director of Career Services and Work-based Learning at Miami Regionals is responsible for developing and managing career services resources and opportunities for students and alumni. This role focuses on building partnerships with businesses and community organizations to enhance workforce skills and capabilities, while also overseeing work-based learning initiatives, internships, and post-graduation employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in career services, workforce development, or related areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build partnerships with businesses and community organizations.
• Ability to analyze data and compile reports to align departmental goals with institutional objectives.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education administration.
• Familiarity with work-based learning programs and internship development.
• Knowledge of career development resources and training methods.

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

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

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