Employer Relations Coordinator/Assistant Director

Job Title

Coordinator / Assistant Director, Employer Relations (2 positions)

Department

Career Employer Relations

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$45,000 (Coordinator)
$47,000 (Assistant Director)

Position Salary Maximum

$50,000 (Coordinator)
$55,000 (Assistant Director)

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-05-11

Job Description Summary

The Miami University Center for Career Exploration and Success (CCES) is seeking to fill two positions as Employer Relations Coordinator/Assistant Director for Employer Relations designed to support the growth and management of employer relationships and cultivate internship and job opportunities for all Miami University (OH) undergraduate and graduate students.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Employer Relations, the Assistant Director/Employer Relations Coordinator will have excellent teamwork and communication skills and understand employer relations, college recruiting, employment and recruiting trends, and develop an in-depth familiarity with the employment needs of assigned Colleges and Career Clusters. Additionally, this role provides consultation to employers looking to expand their talent pipelines and provide employers with virtual and in-person engagement opportunities that foster mentoring and networking with students.

The Assistant Director of Employer Relations/Employer Relations Coordinator is a member of the Employer Relations Team (ERT) within CCES.

This position is campus-based. This position is eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis. 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.

Job Description

Essential Duties

Develop new and maintain existing employer relationships and work actively to promote the recruitment of Miami University students through direct contact with employers. Leveraging technology and personalized outreach efforts, work with CCES staff and Miami University Divisions (i.e. Academics, Advancement, Student Life and Enrollment Management and Student Success) as needed.  Lead employer relations efforts for assigned career clusters and/or colleges. 

Advises employers on recruiting strategies that will help them build their brands and increase loyalty to Miami University and its students.  Serve as the connector between students and employers including arranging employer participation in various CCES events and programs.  Stay abreast of recruiting strategies and leverage appropriate technology to conduct employer outreach and produce reports

Lead and execute short-term special projects assigned.  

Supports data collection, analysis, and reporting regarding recruiting activities, job placements and salaries.

Assist in the coordination of office-wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed.  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Coordinator Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience.

A Bachelor's degree is required by the start date. The experience may be obtained while obtaining a degree.

Assistant Director Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience.

A Bachelor's degree is required by the start date. The experience may be obtained while obtaining a degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven ability to build and nurture networks of internal and external relationships.

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

Familiar with current employment trends; employer branding strategies; and targeted recruitment principles, procedures and resources.

Ability to leverage and use various software

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's Degree is preferred.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume and cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

none

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 [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
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.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from 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 [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
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