Regional Associate Director Employer Relations and Work+

Job Title

Regional Associate Director Employer Relations and Work+

Department

Regional Career Services

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$65,000

Position Salary Maximum

$75,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-03-09

Job Description Summary

Regional Associate Director Employer Relations and Work+ to strategically cultivate and strengthen relations with, and between employers, students, alumni, and faculty to effectively deliver comprehensive employer development services.

Strategically cultivates and expands the Work+ program. Lead the recruitment of new students and new employers into the program. Serve as the main point of contact for students and employers participating in Work+. Responsible for all administrative, support, budget and referral need of the program.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise employer relations team, providing supervision, mentoring and strategic direction.
• Develop new and maintain existing employer relationships and work actively to promote recruitment of Miami University regional students through direct contact with employers.
• Collaborate with the Communication & Marketing team to design, develop, and timeline marketing material for employers and students.
• Maintain and manage student and employer records, agreements, invoices, and bursar bill reconciliation.
• Supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of data regarding recruiting activities, job placements and salaries.
• Execute special projects assigned by the director.

Work + Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Career Services and Work-based Learning to integrate Work+ into Miami Regionals co-curricular learning opportunities.
• Strategically identify and build relationships with local, state, and national employers to recruit Work+ employers.
• Promote the program internally and externally in collaboration with admission, marketing, development, and external relations.
•  Responsible for recruitment and retention of student participants
•  Implements all Work+ student and employer program requirements, including student and employer onboarding, status checks, and end-of-semester evaluations.
• Actively participate in local, state, regional, and national organizations to increase involvement in Work+.
• Manage work+ budget.
• May include supervision of staff and student employees with future program growth.

                          

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree. Three years of experience in human resources, recruitment, management, academic support, student life, career services, or related fields.

          

Preferred Qualifications

Multi-faceted customer service skill set, including organization, strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Experiencing working with external partners.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Shayna Smith at smiths63@miamioh.edu. Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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