Assistant Director, Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Miami University in Peabody Hall

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Job Title Assistant Director, Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation Department Western Program Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Salary Benefit Eligible Yes Job Description Summary The Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate events, and other other duties as assigned. Job Description Job Duties: Oversee day-to-day operations of the center, including hiring and managing student workers. Coordinate events in the center and around campus working with the director and campus partners. Assist with Western program events, including alumni engagement events. Serve as point of contact for West LLC, the Western living learning community, working with Peabody’s Residential Director. Oversee the center’s social media pages and weekly newsletter. Manage and reconcile center expenses. Co-teach one credit courses such as WST 251 and WST 151, and occasionally teach or co-teach other WST courses. Work with the Director to adopt creative and innovative engagement strategies for promoting the center and engaging students. Additional Duties: Mentor several senior projects each academic year. Participate in alumni events. Attend faculty/staff meetings. Support launch of new BPhil in Individualized Studies degree for WST. Assist with recruitment and retention of WST majors. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree by start date A minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with college students in an educational or leadership role Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Organization and project management skills, with ability to set deadlines and prioritize among multiple simultaneous tasks. Knowledge and experience planning and coordinating large events. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively alone and in groups. Willingness to occasionally work nights and weekends (e.g. Family Weekend, Alumni Weekend) as necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at the university level. Experience in event planning. Experience working with spreadsheets. Experience managing funds. Experience managing subordinate workers, including students. Experience managing social media/websites. Experience in a classroom setting as instructor/co-instructor, or similar role. Experience collecting and analyzing data to improve assessment and outcomes. Additional Position Information (if applicable) This is a 10-month position (August - May) which is available for annual reappointment. Required Application Documents resume/CV, cover letter Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Andrew Bush at buscham@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applicants will begin 10/12/2026 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. 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 res