Program Manager, Center for Youth Futures, College of Education, Crim Justice, Human Srvs, and IT

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls 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, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger.

UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.

6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

About the Department

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH), at the University of Cincinnati, is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships.

Our students, faculty and staff work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, IT and cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials.

We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

Job Overview

The Center for Youth Futures (CYF) in the Office for Innovations & Community Partnerships (EICP) out of the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH) is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate, develop, and maintain programmatic features and daily operational activities that include, but are not limited to the following areas :

1. UC Bearcat Academy development.

2. Coordination of new Center student outreach programs to Cincinnati schools.

3. Development of curricular units for various outreach programs.

CECH has developed programs to provide readiness initiatives for students in grades 7-12 at Cincinnati Public Schools and other districts throughout the school year and with summer residential program components.

In addition to developing college readiness skills, opportunities for school students and University of Cincinnati students to interact with one another in a mentoring relationship has been provided.

These programs are now ready to be expanded, bringing more opportunities to school students to develop their academic skills and to reflect on actions that will influence their future lives.

The opportunity for more University students to be involved in mentoring relationships with school students is ready to be expanded.

The person in this position will work with staff in CYF who currently deliver readiness programs and will develop new readiness program approaches.

They will work on campus and in the schools.

Essential Functions

• Manage, design, develop, modify and present programs. Perform program needs assessment and make recommendations.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget, prepare contracts, approve and monitor expenditures, prepare budget requests and financial reports.
• Act as liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations.
• May prepare and edit reports and / or newsletters and develop publication materials.
• May provide direct and / or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring / firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Seven (7) years of relevant

work experience and / or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Degree in education, ideally with a Masters degree.
• Teaching experience in high-needs schools.
• Strong commitment to and understanding of the needs of youth and families from marginalized communities, gender- and culturally-responsive teaching, and youth development.
• Curriculum development skills and grant preparation writing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Ohio ELA or Math graduation requirements.
• Facilitation skills to develop consensus within internal / external meetings
• Consistent sound judgment and decision-making skills; ability to identify potential problems, analyze issues, and provide proactive solutions.
• Excellent program management skills and proven ability to manage multiple bodies of work and prioritize to meet deadlines with a positive attitude, flexibility, and integrity.
• Ability to work with internal University partners as well as external school, community, and business partners, meeting on campus and in the community.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Office environment / no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $59,000 - $62,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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