Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
The College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is searching for a full-time (32 hours / week; 80% FTE) Program Coordinator to provide administrative support. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. The Program Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Affairs and support the areas of academic advising, recruitment, and first-year experience. Within OSA, the Program Coordinator will manage the Change of College process, transfer student processing, enrollment data, success plans, and academic advising assignments. The Program Coordinator will also serve as the first point of contact for anyone entering the office or calling by phone. Occasional recruitment activities and event planning may also be required.
Hybrid work permitted in accordance with UC policy. Typically, about two (2) days per week after a training period.
Support Advising, Recruitment, and First-Year Experience (FYE) : Collaborate with academic advisors, recruitment, and FYE teams to enhance student engagement and retention. Develop strategies to support students' transition and success throughout their academic journey.
~ Maintain OSA's Bearcat's Landing Page : Oversee the content management and regular updates of the Bearcat's Landing Page to ensure accurate and timely information is available for faculty and staff. Process yearly updates to academic curriculum guides for use by academic advisors.
Process Accepted Transfer & Transition Students : Manage the intake and processing of accepted transfer and transition students. Conduct proactive outreach to students who have not confirmed their changes in the Change of College (CoC) utility, providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the transition process.
Evaluate and process applications for students seeking to change their major or specialization within the college. Ensure adherence to academic policies and provide advisement on potential impacts and opportunities.
Create, manage, and account for Advisor Associations : Develop and maintain advisor-student associations to facilitate effective academic advising. Success Plan Management : Designate and notify students of their success plan assignments, execute outreach initiatives, track completion rates, and compile statistics. Administrative Support and Customer Service : Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of Student Affairs. Respond to emails, phone calls, and voicemails promptly and professionally. Manage office supplies and resources to ensure a well-functioning office environment. Engage with external stakeholders, including prospective students and families, as well as current students, staff, faculty, and other university departments.
~ Organize and manage semesterly calendar blocks for advising tasks, ensuring that all dates and deadlines are communicated effectively to both students and advisors to facilitate timely and efficient academic planning.
Oversee the organization and maintenance of the CAHS repository, ensuring that all documents and resources are accessible, up-to-date, and effectively support the college's academic and administrative functions.
Advising Newsletter and Communication Plan : Develop and manage the distribution of the monthly advising newsletter. Supervision of OSA Front Desk & Student Worker(s) : Provide training, guidance, and support to maintain high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
Train Others in the Unit : Provide training and support to colleagues within the unit as needed, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment. Data Extraction and Report Preparation : Extract and analyze data from various university systems to prepare comprehensive reports. Financial Administrative Support : Provide financial administrative support for program initiatives such as purchasing and processing Concur financial reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies and procedures, facilitating efficient financial operations.
Bachelor's Degree.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience and / or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Skills in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
Prior experience with educational and recruitment database systems, such as Catalyst, PeopleSoft products, Slate, CaRT, e-curriculum, and Canvas.
Flexible and adaptable.
Customer service oriented.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and successfully prioritize responsibilities.
Office environment / no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process Information
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
UC is an E-Verify employer. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here :
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Program Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs, College of Allied Health Sciences
Facility : Main Campus
Front Desk, Program Manager, Administrative Assistant, Curriculum, Developer, Administrative, Management, Education, Technology
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