learning and partnership.
Job Description
The Director of the Urban Cohort provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for Miami University's Urban Cohort. The Director is responsible for the program's vision, operations, recruitment, student programming, partnerships, fundraising, personnel supervision, budgeting, teaching, and assessment. Working collaboratively with university and community partners, the Director advances the Urban Cohort's mission of preparing transformative professionals through community-engaged learning and partnership.
Essential Duties
- Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Urban Cohort, including planning, budgeting, recruitment, assessment, and operations.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate academic, co-curricular, and community-based programming that supports student learning and engagement.
- Recruit, advise, and support Urban Cohort students and oversee affiliated initiatives, including the Fostering Just Communities Certificate and community immersion experiences.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and university units to strengthen experiential learning opportunities and advance program goals.
- Lead fundraising, grant development, and donor stewardship to support program sustainability and growth.
- Support research, assessment, and dissemination activities that document program outcomes and promote scholarship and public engagement.
- Supervise assigned personnel, manage program budgets, and ensure effective stewardship of program resources.
- Teach Urban Cohort coursework.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree.
- Four years of progressively responsible experience in education, program leadership, community engagement, or a related field.
- Experience developing partnerships with schools, community organizations, or other stakeholders.
- Experience leading or managing academic or community-based programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with strategic planning, program development, and assessment.
- Experience securing external funding through grant writing, fundraising experience, or donor engagement.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse constituencies.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
Additional Information
- Local travel is required to support partnerships, recruitment, fundraising, community and professional conferences.
Required Application Documents
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of the following materials: (1) a current CV or resume and (2) a cover letter. Applications that do not include all required materials may not be considered for review.
Special Instructions
For inquiries about posting, contact Dr. Brian Schultz at brian.schultz@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after the position is posted, and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
