Senior Director, Strategic Programs & Partnerships

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

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships to provide leadership across AI and business intelligence, HR applications, change management, policy design, and academic & student employee support.

You will align human capital strategy with institutional priorities, drive data-informed decisions, and develop workforce analytics and succession planning to improve ROI and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement for leadership roles in HR/organizational strategy.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in HR or organizational strategy, preferably in higher education.
• Master’s degree or Doctorate in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the CHRO on enterprise human capital strategy, aligning programs and systems with university-wide strategic priorities.
• Lead the design, integration, and continuous improvement of strategic human capital initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and institutional performance.
• Build and sustain cross-campus partnerships with academic leadership, finance, IT, and student affairs to ensure alignment and shared accountability for outcomes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of AI-driven tools and business intelligence systems to enhance decision-making across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead enterprise workforce analytics, including predictive modeling, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that inform recruitment, retention, and talent development strategies.

Education

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

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education, Business Administration, or related field or Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or related field

Job description

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships to provide leadership across AI and business intelligence, HR applications, change management, policy design, and academic & student employee support.

You will align human capital strategy with institutional priorities, drive data-informed decisions, and develop workforce analytics and succession planning to improve ROI and employee experience.