"Associate Director for Corporate Engagement"

Job Description Summary

About Miami University

Founded in 1809, Miami University is nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding public universities in the country. With a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, innovative research, and community engagement, Miami provides students with opportunities to connect learning with real-world impact. Located in Oxford, Ohio — with regional campuses in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, plus a growing presence in Cincinnati — Miami University serves as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and the community.

Position Overview

Miami University seeks an energetic and collaborative professional to serve as the Associate Director for Corporate Engagement. This role develops and manages relationships with corporations and community-based organizations, aligning their needs with the University’s strengths to create innovative, mutually beneficial collaborations. The Associate Director will help design and implement engagement strategies that advance Miami’s mission while delivering measurable value to external partners. Associate Director will report directly to Assistant VP of Corporate Relations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage corporate and community partnerships that support workforce development, research, philanthropy, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic units to align University expertise with partner needs.
• Develop proposals, presentations, and reports that highlight Miami’s value to external stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary liaison for assigned partners, ensuring ongoing communication and satisfaction.
• Track partnership activity and outcomes, preparing regular updates for University leadership.
• Represent Miami at external events and coordinate engagement opportunities on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required AND 3+ years of experience in corporate relations, community engagement, business development, or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to cultivate and sustain professional relationships.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in higher education or nonprofit-community partnerships preferred.

The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder who thrives at connecting people and ideas, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, and creating win-win partnerships that strengthen both Miami University and its external stakeholders.

Required Application Documents

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

Michelle Thomas - thomasm@miamioh.edu