Miami University Alumni Association

Role Description The Director of Development, West Coast will help advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of donors and prospects of Miami University through its major gift program. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, National Team through the Senior Associate Vice President of Development for University Advancement, it is preferred that the Director of Development for the West Coast lives in or near a metropolitan area in the Western half of the United States, with regular and frequent travel required throughout the region and periodic travel to Oxford, Ohio for meetings and other activities. Duties: - Implement and direct a comprehensive university advancement program for the Western region in response to the goals and initiatives established by the Division of University Advancement. - Effect solicitation and stewardship calls to alumni and friends alone and in collaboration with other staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni volunteers. - Develop and implement assessment, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for assigned prospects with the Office of Development staff, and university faculty and administrators. - Develop and maintain a prospect pool focused primarily on major gift ($50,000+) prospects. - Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, and deans, as well as other constituent and central development officers. - Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and regional events. - Serve as the direct point of contact and liaison for activities in the Western region related to the Division of University Advancement. - Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of Development under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President, National Team. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree. - Minimum five years of fundraising or comparable work experience. (Internships, volunteer work, and other experience gained during the completion of degree programs may be counted towards these requirements.) Requirements - Outstanding oral and written communication skills. - Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Western region with frequent focus on California, Colorado, and Arizona. - Ability and willingness to reside in or near a metropolitan city in California, Colorado, or Arizona working from their residence. - Commitment to a collaborative approach to fundraising. - Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work with little day-to-day supervision is required. Benefits - Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. - Benefit Eligible: Yes - Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Title Curricular Support Assistant - Project Dragonfly Department Dragonfly Program JM Worker Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Pay Type Period Activity Pay Benefit Eligible No Job Description Summary Project Dragonfly Curricular Support Assistant supports course design and implementation for two large-scale online graduate programs focused on conservation, community engagement in science, and environmental stewardship. The Curricular Support Assistant will work with a creative team of staff and faculty to support students, revise courses, recruit prospective students, and measure program metrics. Job Description Responsibilities: - Support faculty and staff in course revisions, including identifying recently-published articles, updating assignment details and syllabi, and supporting accessibility of course materials. - Answer program-related questions from potential applicants and current students during business hours and evenings. - Facilitate and promote program-focused evening webinars, faculty/staff working groups, and other related initiatives. - Review and summarize course evaluations and program assessments to improve outcomes. - Complete other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s degree in any field. - One year of experience with online education. - Background knowledge in one or more content areas offered by Project Dragonfly (e.g., conservation, biodiversity, evolution, leadership, participatory education, inquiry-based education, formal/ informal education, conservation science, and community engagement). - Experience with Google apps, Canvas, Zoom, and software related to the creation of video/instructional media. Considerations may be given to applicants with: - Demonstrated knowledge and experience in curricular design, particularly within online learning communities. - Experience with web-based courses and instruction. - Experience working with collaborative teams. - Experience with student retention. - Experience with living collections institutions and/ or global conservation organizations. - Availability M-F from 8-5 PM ET. ​ This is a part-time temporary position for approximately 1 year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon performance and available funding. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Resume/ CV and Cover Letter Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Kevin Matteson at MATTESKC@MiamiOH.edu. Screening of applicants will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting 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 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, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.