Assistant or Associate Director, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for the Leading Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship (L.I.F.E.) Center

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Job Title Assistant or Associate Director, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement for the Leading Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship (L.I.F.E.) Center

Department Center of LIFE

Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type Salary

Benefit Eligible Yes

Job Description Summary

This position leads the Center’s efforts to engage external audiences, including alumni, donors, universities, and partners. The role ensures consistent and impactful communications, supports fundraising and alumni engagement, and facilitates ecosystem growth. This position reports to the Director of the L.I.F.E. Center, with a dotted line to the Farmer School of Business Director of Marketing and Communications.

Job Description Key Responsibilities include: ● Execute the Center’s  marketing and communications strategy . ● Lead  external communications  and messaging to alumni, donors, partners, and collaborators. ● Design and manage  digital platforms  to support communication and collaboration. ● Oversee  engagement with Miami alumni, major donors , and international ecosystem partners. ● Distribute content, tools, and resources  that support the faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem. ● Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications : Required: For Assistant Director: Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, digital design, or closely related field by date of appointment.

For Associate Director: Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, digital design, or closely related field with 5 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, journalism, digital design, or some combination (as demonstrated by coursework or professional experience).

Consideration may be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in business or related field, 4 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, journalism, digital design, or some combination (as demonstrated by coursework or professional experience) and/or with experience in: • scaling strategies in an entrepreneurial setting.

• scaling strategies in higher education.

• faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

• graphic design.

• developing platforms to expand new programs or events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Excellent written / oral presentation.

• Organization skills and attention to details.

• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to travel.

Additional Position Information (if applicable) Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility. This position is approved for remote work on a full-time basis with occasional meetings on the Oxford, Ohio, campus and following a successful period of onboarding. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Required Application Documents resume/CV cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries can be directed to Brett Smith at smithbr2@miamioh.edu. Screening of applicants will begin 10 days after the job posting date and 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.

Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement 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. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence,

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