Assistant Director – Social Impact and Innovation

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

. Oversee day-to-day operations of the Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation, including hiring and managing student workers .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning, project management, and student engagement within an educational setting. Proficient in managing social media, mentoring students, and teaching at the university level.

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Master’s DegreeEvent PlanningProject ManagementEffective CommunicationExperience Teaching at University Level

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationData AnalysisBudget ManagementSpreadsheet ProficiencyTeaching Experience

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadershipTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Social Media ManagementNewsletter Creation

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Background Check

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent EngagementAlumni RelationsLiving Learning Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Western Center for Social Impact and Innovation, including hiring and managing student workers
Coordinate events in the center and around campus 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
Develop creative and innovative engagement strategies to promote the center and engage students
Mentor several senior projects each academic year
Participate in alumni events
Attend faculty/staff meetings
Support launch of the new BPhil in Individualized Studies degree for WST
Assist with recruitment and retention of WST majors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree by start date
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with college students in an educational or leadership role
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 as necessary
Criminal background check required
Resume/CV and cover letter required
Experience teaching at the university level preferred
Experience in event planning preferred
Experience working with spreadsheets preferred
Experience managing funds preferred
Experience managing subordinate workers, including students, preferred
Experience managing social media/websites preferred
Experience in a classroom setting as instructor/co-instructor, or similar role preferred
Experience collecting and analyzing data to improve assessment and outcomes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefit eligible
10-month position (August–May) available for annual reappointment
Full-time employment
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
Smoke- and tobacco-free campuses