Job Title
Associate Director, Sr. Liaison to CAS
Department
Career Advisors
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
$50,000
Position Salary Maximum
$65,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2026-04-13
Job Description Summary
The Associate Director, Career Communities and Sr. Liaison to the College of Arts & Science serves as the lead on career development strategy and implementation within the College of Arts and Science and supporting Career Clusters. The position leads CAS career development efforts in five major areas: 1) direct supervision of Assistant Directors dedicated to CAS. 2) faculty/classroom partnership and strategy 3) completion of career advising, programming and assessment appointments, and 4) development and coordination of advising services and programs, 5) employer relations and internship development. The Associate Director provides career development (career advising, events, presentations, etc.) to designated departments in CAS. The role consistently promotes the value of a liberal arts education to our various constituents including students, employers, and parents.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with College Arts and Science (CAS), oversee the development and execution of career development strategy including employer and faculty development and relations, career advising, programs, and services to students in CAS based on institutional, divisional, and departmental priorities. Serve as the CAS Career Advising Team liaison to the CAS Alumni Advisory Board, CAS Means Careers and other CAS initiatives.
Support programming and outreach to faculty and students in collaboration with Career Center staff focused on this initiative. Recruit members of the Miami Career Community (employers, alumni, parents, etc.) to participate in career development programming.
Hire, train, mentor and evaluate staff who liaison with CAS. Provide performance feedback, establish priorities, and ensure professional development. Provide overall coordinated vision and support across the CAS advising team and their assigned Career Clusters to ensure the needs of CAS students are met.
Provide career coaching, programming and assessments to designated students in CAS and assigned Career Clusters
Leverage data and develop and utilize assessment to create a programming plan that not only meets student career development needs but also provides opportunities for students to explore industry clusters. Ensure that marketing efforts for programs are carried out through collaborations with CCES staff.
Teach first-year and/or career development courses as needed. Update and expand Canvas assignments for faculty use.
Assist in the coordination of office-wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years experience or a Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience
Experience should be in higher education, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.
Preferred Requirements:
Career development experience, MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory Certifications.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents
resume and cover letter
Special Instructions (if applicable)
none
Additional Information
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Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
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