Manager, Special Projects and Programs, Public Safety

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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.

Job Overview

Manager Special Projects and Programs - Business Continuity Planning

The University of Cincinnati embraces diversity and inclusion as core values that empower individuals to transform their lives and achieve their highest potential.

By using talents of people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, this vibrant, urban research university demonstrates its commitment to creating a community that values the contributions of all its members.

The Department of Public Safety is looking for a Manager of Special Projects and Programs for Business Continuity Planning.

This position will report to the Director of Business Continuity & Emergency Management and will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all other activities.

Under general supervision from a designated administrator, manages and provides leadership to an assigned department or service center, or manages the daily operations, and plans the use of materials and human resources within a multifunctional area.

Duties are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area.

Note : this not a BCP Information Technology (IT) type of position. University of Cincinnati BCP IT contingencies are managed by UCIT.

Essential Functions

Manage, develop, implement, and assist with functions of the assigned unit; develop / write Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Emergency Management (EM) documents / plans, unit procedures;

ensures EM and BCP plans yield the expected outcome and meets established quality levels.

• Typical duties will be to work with colleges and departments throughout the university to help develop / write BCP and EM plans.
• Manage, develop, implement, and assist with Emergency Management (EM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) decisions (minimal IT focus) in which quality of execution has significant impact within the manager's area and influences service delivery on a department and division basis.
• Assist with formulation of BCP / EM standard operating procedures, response, recovery, drills, exercises, emergency operations center duties, and all other requirements within areas of managerial responsibility as directed.
• May have limited authority for Emergency Management (EM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) purchases within the area of managerial responsibility;

may provide input for annual unit budget (non-IT related).

May provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hire, orient, train, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff);

assess skills and identify shortfalls to coordinator or develop training needs.

Represent the university in a positive manner and serve as a liaison with internal and external agents specifically in the areas of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Emergency Management (EM).

Note : minimal BCP-IT duties

• May serve on various university, division and departmental Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Emergency Management (EM) committees, attend meetings / conferences and (EM) community events.
• Complete other duties as assigned including special projects in the areas of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Emergency Management (EM), and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC).

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years’ experience, -OR- Associate's degree with five (5) years’ experience; -OR- seven (7) years’ experience;

degree and experience must be in a related field.

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 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.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html .

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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