Miami University Hiring for Special Assistant to the Dean at Oxford, OH Full Time

Job no: 502088
Department: King Library
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Library
Status: Full Time
Temporary: Yes

Job Title:Special Assistant to the DeanSalary/Grade:

Unclassified

Job Summary:

The Special Assistant to the Dean supports the strategic priorities of the Miami University Libraries by communicating its initiatives, events, and stories. The successful candidate will be able to create, adapt, and manage content on a variety of platforms. The role also provides project management, event coordination, executive communications support, and other duties to support the Office of the Dean. This is a visiting position with a one-year appointment. May seek additional extension of twelve months, based on performance and funding, after the initial appointment concludes. This position reports to the Dean of Libraries with daily activities coordinated with the Senior Associate Dean or Associate Dean.

Duties/Physical Demands:

The Special Assistant to the Dean creates engaging and substantive written and/or visual content to tell the Miami Libraries’ stories, support strategic priorities, and promote events and initiatives; drafts, adapts, schedules, and publishes content on digital platforms, such as the Libraries’ Localist account (Miami University’s events calendar), digital display screens, and the Libraries’ website and social media accounts; contributes to strategic initiatives of the Dean’s Office by providing project and event coordination, executive communications support; works closely with Libraries staff to promote events targeting student and campus audiences; supervises student workers, assigning and managing projects and tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s degree.

Desired Qualifications:

Consideration may be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism or related field; familiarity with social media platforms and digital media; strong written communication skills, including an understanding of style and grammar and the ability to tailor writing to different audiences and media; ability to independently set priorities, manage time, and manage the involvement of other staff; ability to effectively collaborate.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit a cover letter and resume, and a one-page diversity statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Inquiries may be directed to Jerome Conley at [email protected]

Diversity Statement:

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, 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 [email protected] or 513-529-3560. 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:Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).Date to Begin Screening Applicants:

Screening of applications begins July 23, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact [email protected] or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 09 Jul 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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