Senior Director, Strategic HR Programs & Partnerships

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships to lead enterprise HR strategy, workforce analytics, and AI-enabled initiatives. The role collaborates with academic leadership, finance, IT, and student affairs to drive measurable outcomes in organizational effectiveness and ROI.

The position requires a minimum of 8–10 years of leadership experience in higher education or complex organizations, plus expertise in HR technology and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in HR, leadership, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics, HR technology, and organizational change.
• Strong understanding of human capital theory and workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the CHRO on enterprise human capital strategy and align programs with university priorities.
• Lead design, integration, and continuous improvement of strategic HR initiatives.
• Build cross-campus partnerships to ensure alignment and shared accountability for outcomes.
• Oversee AI-driven tools and BI systems to enhance decision-making across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Data analytics

HR technology

Organizational change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Miami University is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships to lead enterprise HR strategy, workforce analytics, and AI-enabled initiatives. The role collaborates with academic leadership, finance, IT, and student affairs to drive measurable outcomes in organizational effectiveness and ROI.

The position requires a minimum of 8–10 years of leadership experience in higher education or complex organizations, plus expertise in HR technology and change management.