Associate Director, Community Engagement, External Relations

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

. Support alumni engagement and external relations priorities for the Department of Entrepreneurship and the John W.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in alumni engagement, external relations, and entrepreneurship, with a strong ability to coordinate events, manage communications, and build relationships within the startup ecosystem. Proficient in developing strategic engagement plans and overseeing incubator and accelerator programs.

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Alumni EngagementExternal RelationsEvent CoordinationEntrepreneurship UnderstandingCorporate Relations Experience

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningDatabase ManagementBudget OversightStrategic PlanningRecruitmentSelection ProcessesCommunication ManagementMentorship CoordinationCultivation ActivitiesStartup Ecosystem Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationOral Presentation SkillsAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeM.B.A. or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

EntrepreneurshipAlumni RelationsStartup EcosystemDonor StewardshipIncubator ManagementAccelerator ProgramsCorporate OutreachExecutive-Level EngagementStudent OpportunitiesNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support alumni engagement and external relations priorities for the Department of Entrepreneurship and the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
Coordinate alumni and partner events and provide donor stewardship efforts
Develop and execute annual entrepreneurial engagement plans for priority cities
Set partner targets and student-opportunity goals
Build relationships with alumni and ecosystem partners and convert them into internships, student projects, mentors, judges, speakers, company visits, and venture support
Coordinate engagement activities and events for alumni-founders, alumni-funders, and business and startup ecosystem professionals
Manage external communications with alumni-founders, alumni-funders, and business and startup ecosystem professionals
Coordinate cultivation of host companies, guest speakers, judges, and mentors for curricular and co-curricular programs
Oversee the student incubator and student accelerator, including annual plans, recruitment, selection, partner coordination, budgets, and outcomes
Coordinate pathways from courses, student organizations, and competitions into incubator, accelerator, and external startup opportunities
Manage the alumni engagement and external relations database
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of work experience in business or a related field
Understanding of entrepreneurship, demonstrated by coursework or professional experience
Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
Willingness to travel
Ability to adapt within an entrepreneurial start-up environment
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Criminal background check required
Resume/CV and cover letter required
M.B.A. or advanced degree in a related field preferred
Understanding of executive-level outreach and cultivation activities preferred
Experience with external corporate relations and/or executive-level outreach and cultivation activities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefit eligible
Potential university benefits associated with a temporary fixed-term position
Smoke- and tobacco-free campuses