Associate Director for Corporate Engagement

Associate Director for Corporate Engagement

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.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.