Assistant Director​/Career Navigator

Assistant Director/Career Navigator

The Career Navigator/Assistant Director delivers a comprehensive career exploration and development strategy for designated student populations designed to prepare our students for internships (and other career-related opportunities) and post‑graduation success. This role will create and maintain relationships with faculty and employers in assigned areas and in collaboration with the Center’s Employer Relations Team. The role will seek out, promote and effectively complete career‑advising appointments with students, lead presentations, and plan events designed to help students be career‑ready.

The Career Navigator/Assistant Director will advance programming and services related to Career Cluster(s) and serve on the Career‑Development Team within CCES. Occasional weekend and evening obligations are a component of this position. CCES is a growing office with an ambitious strategic plan designed to situate students for lifelong professional success. Our efforts in collaboration with Miami’s Career Community extend beyond the typical career‑center offerings as we strive to be the most immersive and comprehensive 4‑year career‑development experience in the nation.

This position is campus‑based but may have the option to work remotely on a hybrid basis (1–2 days per week) following an introductory period. 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.

• Develop advising structures, mentoring opportunities, and programmatic ways to support and scale students’ career goals. Support CCES efforts to work with career community stakeholders to develop academic and co‑curricular pathways for student access into various careers.
• Plan, deliver, catalyze and scale career exploration and development strategy including career advising, event planning, and services to students as needed based on institutional, divisional, and departmental priorities.
• In tandem with CCES Employer Relations Team, extend relationships with current employers and other external stakeholders (e.g. alumni and families) who can support the success of students. Cultivate new relationships with prospective external stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate between the Center for Career Exploration and Success and assigned liaison areas for students and student groups. Lead programs and communications for Career Cluster(s). Build effective partnerships and inspire different groups to work towards common goals.
• Teach first‑year and/or career development courses as needed (Masters required).
• Assist in the coordination of office‑wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed. Occasional evening and weekend obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience (Career Navigator).
• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience (Assistant Director).

• Master’s degree.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and project/program management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, faculty and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated competence working with diverse stakeholders and constituents.
• Able to fulfill some evening and weekend duties.

• Career Assessments (e.g., MBTI and/or STRONG Interest Inventory).

• Resume and cover letter.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑and tobacco‑free campuses.

Up to 1–2 days per week after an introductory period. Remote work is not a right and may be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time.

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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