Coordinator / Assistant Director, Employer Relations

Miami University; Oxford (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, OH seeks an Assistant Director/Employer Relations Coordinator to grow employer relationships and expand internship and job opportunities for students. The role supports outreach across colleges and career clusters and provides consultation to employers on talent pipelines.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will drive strategy, coordinate events and participate in data-driven reporting while maintaining strong campus relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of work experience (Employer Relations Coordinator).
• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of work experience (Assistant Director).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain employer relationships to promote Miami University students' recruitment.
• Advise employers on recruiting strategies, facilitate employer participation in CCES events and programs.
• Lead short-term special projects and support data collection, analysis, and reporting of recruiting activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Recruiting strategies

Employer relations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Coordinator / Assistant Director, Employer Relations

Job Title: Coordinator / Assistant Director, Employer Relations

Department: Career Employer Relations

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salary

Position Salary Minimum: $45,000.00 (Employer Relations Coordinator) $47,000.00 (Assistant Director)

Position Salary Maximum: $50,000.00 (Employer Relations Coordinator) $55,000.00 (Assistant Director)

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Screening Date: 2026-10-26

Job Description Summary

The Miami University Center for Career Exploration and Success (CCES) is seeking an Assistant Director for Employer Relations/ Employer Relations Coordinator 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

• A Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of work experience. Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings (Employer Relations Coordinator)
• A Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of work experience. Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings (Assistant Director)

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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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