Assistant or Associate Director

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Director, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for the Leading Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship (L.I.F.E.) Center

Department

Center of LIFE

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

This position leads the Center’s efforts to engage external audiences, including alumni, donors,
universities, and partners. The role ensures consistent and impactful communications, supports
fundraising and alumni engagement, and facilitates ecosystem growth. This position reports to the
Director of the L.I.F.E. Center, with a dotted line to the Farmer School of Business Director of Marketing and Communications.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities include:
● Execute the Center’s marketing and communications strategy.
● Lead external communications and messaging to alumni, donors, partners, and collaborators.
● Design and manage digital platforms to support communication and collaboration.
● Oversee engagement with Miami alumni, major donors, and international ecosystem partners.
● Distribute content, tools, and resources that support the faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
● Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

For Assistant Director:
Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, digital design, or closely related field by date of appointment.

For Associate Director:
Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, digital design, or closely related field with 5 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, journalism, digital design, or some combination (as demonstrated by coursework or professional experience).

Consideration may be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in business or related field, 4 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, journalism, digital design, or some combination (as demonstrated by coursework or professional experience) and/or with experience in:

• scaling strategies in an entrepreneurial setting.

• scaling strategies in higher education.

• faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

• graphic design.

• developing platforms to expand new programs or events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written / oral presentation.

• Organization skills and attention to details.

• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to travel.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility. This position is approved for remote work on a full-time basis with occasional meetings on the Oxford, Ohio, campus and following a successful period of onboarding. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Required Application Documents

resume/CV
cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries can be directed to Brett Smith at [email protected]. Screening of applicants will begin 10 days after the job posting date and continue until the position is 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.

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