Career Navigator or Assistant Director

Miami University Alumni Association; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University Alumni Association is seeking a Career Navigator or Assistant Director to lead career exploration and development for designated student populations. The role builds faculty and employer relationships, drives career advising appointments, and plans events to enhance career readiness.

The position collaborates with the CCES Employer Relations Team and participates in evening/weekend activities as needed; a campus-based role may offer a hybrid schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by start date; 1 year of experience for Career Navigator.
• Bachelor’s degree by start date and 4 years of experience or a Master’s degree for Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop advising structures, mentoring opportunities, and programmatic ways to support students’ career goals.
• Plan and deliver career exploration and development activities including advising, events, and services.
• Expand relationships with employers and alumni to support student success.
• Coordinate communications and partnerships between CCES and liaison areas; lead Career Cluster programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree by start date

Master’s degree (for Assistant Director)

Job description

Job Title

Career Navigator or Assistant Director

Department

Career Advisors Group 2

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$45,000 (Career Navigator)
$47,000 (Assistant Director)

Position Salary Maximum

$50,000 (Career Navigator)
$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

2026-08-17

Job Description Summary

The Career Navigator/Assistant Director delivers a comprehensive career exploration and development strategy for designated student populations designed to prepare our students for internships (and other career-related opportunities) and post-graduation success. Additionally, this role will create and maintain relationships with faculty and employers in assigned areas and with collaboration with the Center’s Employer Relations Team. This role will seek out, promote and effectively complete career advising appointments with students, lead presentations, and plan events designed to help students be career-ready.

The Career Navigator or Assistant Director will advance programming and services related to Career Cluster(s) and serve on the Career Development Team within CCES. Occasional weekend and evening obligations are a component of this position.

CCES is a growing office with an ambitious strategic plan designed to situate students for lifelong professional success. Our efforts in collaboration with Miami’s Career Community, extend beyond the typical career center offerings as we strive to be the most immersive and comprehensive 4-year career development experience in the nation.

This position is campus-based but may have the option to work on a hybrid basis (1-2 days/week) following an introductory period.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Develop advising structures, mentoring opportunities, and programmatic ways to support and scale students’ career goals. Support CCES efforts to work with career community stakeholders to develop academic and co-curricular pathways for student access into various careers.
• Plan, deliver, catalyze and scale career exploration and development strategy including career advising, event planning, and services to students as needed based on institutional, divisional, and departmental priorities.
• In tandem with CCES Employer Relations Team, extend relationships with current employers and other external stakeholders (e.g. alumni and families) who can support the success of students. Cultivate new relationships with prospective external stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate between the Center for Career Exploration and Success and assigned liaison areas for students and student groups. Lead programs and communications for Career Cluster(s). Build effective partnerships and inspire different groups to work towards common goals.
• Teach first-year and/or career development courses as needed (Masters required).
• Assist in the coordination of office-wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed. Occasional evening and weekend obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Career Navigator:

Bachelor’s degree (must be obtained by start date), 1 year of experience

Assistant Director:

Bachelor’s Degree (must be obtained by start date) and 4 years of experience, or a Master’s Degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong teamwork, communication, and project/program management skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, faculty and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated competence working with diverse stakeholders and constituents.
• Able to fill evening and weekend duties

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

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