Coordinator / Assistant Director, Employer Relations

100 Miami University; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University’s Center for Career Exploration and Success seeks an Assistant Director for Employer Relations/Employer Relations Coordinator. The role focuses on growing and managing employer relationships, expanding internship and job opportunities, and aligning outreach with Miami University’s colleges and career clusters.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will advise employers on recruiting strategies, coordinate events, and support data reporting while working in a campus-based role

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1 year of work experience for Coordinator role.
• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years for Assistant Director role.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Proven ability to build and nurture networks and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain existing employer relationships and promote Miami students’ recruitment.
• Collaborate with CCES staff and university divisions to support employer engagement.
• Lead employer relations efforts for assigned career clusters or colleges.
• Advise employers on recruiting strategies to strengthen their brand with Miami students.
• Coordinate employer participation in CCES events and programs.
• Stay informed on recruiting strategies and utilize technology for outreach and reporting.
• Lead short-term projects and assist with event coordination and career fairs.

Skills

Networking

Customer service

Recruitment trends

Software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

ATS systems

Job description

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.

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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.

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Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miami's main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University's Mission.