Assistant Director, Center for Career Exploration and Success and Liaison to the College of Engineering and Computing
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director, Career Exploration and Success (CCES)/Liaison to the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) will support students’ career development in CEC in five major areas:
- Develop and coordinate innovative career-related programs strategically devised for the specific needs of CEC,
- Establish proactive and effective liaison relationships with faculty and staff within the CEC and serve as the primary contact within CCES for assigned academic departments and units,
- Seek out, promote, and effectively complete career advising, exploration and career assessment appointments,
- Work to engage employers, alumni and/or parents/family in programs and services in conjunction with Employer Relations Team, and
- Leverage institutional data to inform decision making about services offered to this population of students and conduct relevant assessments to understand if services and programs are meeting student needs.
This position is campus-based but may have the option to work remotely on a hybrid basis (1-2 days/week) following an introductory period. Remote work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason. Occasional weekends and evenings are required.
Essential Duties
- In collaboration with supervisor, College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), and divisional career liaisons, and employer relations team, develop and execute career development strategy including employer development/engagement, career advising, programs, and services to students in CEC, students exploring and preparing for jobs, internships and graduate studies, and other majors as needed based on institutional, divisional, and departmental priorities.
- Ensure communication and collaboration between the Center for Career Exploration and Success (CCES) and CEC faculty, staff, students, and student groups based on specified caseload and Career Interest Cluster(s). Attend CEC staff meetings/strategic planning sessions.
- Develop advising structures, mentoring opportunities, and programmatic ways to support students’ career goals and for students in assigned Career Interest Cluster(s). Support departmental efforts to work with career community stakeholders to develop academic and co-curricular pathways for student access into various careers. Hold remote hours in CEC space.
- In collaboration with the CCES Employer Relations Team, extend relationships with current employers and other external stakeholders (e.g. alumni and parents) who can support the success of students and cultivate relationships with prospective external stakeholders.
- Support programming and outreach to under-served student populations as assigned and in collaboration with Career Center staff focused on this initiative.
- Teach first-year (CEC or UNV), and/or career development and co-op courses as needed (Master’s required).
- Assist in the coordination of office-wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed. Some evenings/weekends necessary. When needed, assist career advisors with other college populations. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with one year of transferable experience. Experience as a graduate student may be included (and counted at half-time).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Teamwork
- Professional acumen
- Program and project management skills
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with more than one year of work experience within engineering or computing and/or student development at the collegiate level.
Required Application Documents
Resume and Cover Letter
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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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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