Strategic Programs & Partnerships Director (HR & AI)

miamioh.edu; Oxford (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Programs & Partnerships to lead cross-functional human capital initiatives, ensuring alignment with university priorities and driving measurable ROI. The role emphasizes data-informed decision making, AI/BI tools, and workforce analytics across HR applications and organizational development.

You will partner with academic leadership and IT to modernize HRIS, design change management frameworks, and advance policy design while fostering equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR/Org Leadership or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives involving data analytics, HR technology, and organizational change.
• Strong knowledge of workforce analytics and strategic HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the CHRO on enterprise human capital strategy and align programs with university priorities.
• Develop and integrate strategic HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance.
• Oversee AI-driven tools and BI systems to improve decision-making across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Data analytics

HR technology

Organizational change

Strategic HR practices

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decision making

Equity-minded leadership

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 seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Programs & Partnerships to lead cross-functional human capital initiatives, ensuring alignment with university priorities and driving measurable ROI. The role emphasizes data-informed decision making, AI/BI tools, and workforce analytics across HR applications and organizational development.

You will partner with academic leadership and IT to modernize HRIS, design change management frameworks, and advance policy design while fostering equity