Miami University
Executive Director, Center for Career Exploration and Success
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, United States, 45056
Executive Director, Center for Career Exploration and Success
The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and vision for the Center, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in career services, and ensuring Miami University students are well-prepared for successful career paths. The Executive Director will report to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Center for Career Exploration and Success, aligned with the University's overall mission and strategic priorities. Innovative Career Practices: Champion the development and implementation of innovative career practices, including cutting-edge technologies, programs, and services. Cooperative Education (Co-op) and Experiential Learning: Oversee and expand cooperative education and other experiential learning opportunities. Market Positioning and Employer Relations: Leverage Miami University's strong market position to enhance and strengthen partnerships with employers. Cross-Campus Collaboration: Build and foster an environment that promotes and facilitates cross-campus collaboration. Team Management and Development: Lead, manage, and develop a team of career services professionals. Assessment and Evaluation: Establish and implement comprehensive assessment and evaluation strategies. Resource Management: Manage the Center's budget. Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for career services within the University. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience; or Master's degree required and 6 years of experience. Work experience, including progressive leadership experience in career services or a related field. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative career programs and services. Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with employers. Experience with Handshake or similar career services management platforms. Experience in assessment and evaluation of programs and services. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching career related content as a course in addition to workshop format. Experience in developing and managing cooperative education programs. Experience working in a complex university environment. Knowledge of Miami University's programs, culture, and community. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong understanding of current trends in the job market, employer needs, and career development best practices. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a team. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time.
The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and vision for the Center, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in career services, and ensuring Miami University students are well-prepared for successful career paths. The Executive Director will report to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Center for Career Exploration and Success, aligned with the University's overall mission and strategic priorities. Innovative Career Practices: Champion the development and implementation of innovative career practices, including cutting-edge technologies, programs, and services. Cooperative Education (Co-op) and Experiential Learning: Oversee and expand cooperative education and other experiential learning opportunities. Market Positioning and Employer Relations: Leverage Miami University's strong market position to enhance and strengthen partnerships with employers. Cross-Campus Collaboration: Build and foster an environment that promotes and facilitates cross-campus collaboration. Team Management and Development: Lead, manage, and develop a team of career services professionals. Assessment and Evaluation: Establish and implement comprehensive assessment and evaluation strategies. Resource Management: Manage the Center's budget. Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for career services within the University. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience; or Master's degree required and 6 years of experience. Work experience, including progressive leadership experience in career services or a related field. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative career programs and services. Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with employers. Experience with Handshake or similar career services management platforms. Experience in assessment and evaluation of programs and services. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching career related content as a course in addition to workshop format. Experience in developing and managing cooperative education programs. Experience working in a complex university environment. Knowledge of Miami University's programs, culture, and community. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong understanding of current trends in the job market, employer needs, and career development best practices. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a team. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time.