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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
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 Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time (100% FTE) Program Coordinator in the School of Planning.
The College of DAAP is a nationally recognized leader in creative education. Ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Business Week, Design Intelligence, and others, DAAP continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation’s most prestigious design schools. Become part of our dynamic team, supporting the University and DAAP’s mission and commitment to excellence and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. For more information, please visit www.uc.edu and www.daap.uc.edu.
The School of Planning (SOP)
The SOP within DAAP prepares professionals for distinguished practice and spatially-based approaches with a focus on livable places and the creation of communities that enrich people’s lives. The eight academic programs within the SOP (Bachelor in Urban Planning (BUP), Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies (BSUS), Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (BSHS), Master of Community Planning (MCP), Master of Urban Design, and PhD in Regional Development Planning) offer specific coursework about the study, planning, and design of innovative futures for urban communities and regions.
The Program Coordinator provides critical program management and administrative services to students, faculty, and staff at the College of DAAP's School of Planning. They oversee day-to-day operational responsibilities, such as course scheduling, managing budget expenditures, offer support to faculty and students, and serve as a liaison for School of Planning with College and University offices, students, and external partners.
While the Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are within the School of Planning, the position will also contribute to College-wide initiatives and operational needs. This includes performing administrative, programmatic, or project-based work on behalf of the College of DAAP, based on evolving priorities and strategic goals. Assignments may extend beyond the School of Planning and will be aligned with College-level efforts to enhance academic operations, student services, and institutional effectiveness.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing multiple projects, have strong organizational and time management skills, can handle detailed financial information, and understand and manage different personalities while maintaining professional standards under UC policy. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively with DAAP faculty, staff, and students of multiple ages, and adapt their communication and approaches to the needs of these varied audiences. Candidates should be comfortable with learning and utilizing university systems such as, Catalyst, CaRT, Slate, Concur, PACE, 25Live, etc. Candidate will also need to be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, virtual meeting platforms and be comfortable using collaborative, cloud-based file storage platforms such as OneDrive.
One (1) year of program coordination experience.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 47,000-49,000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
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
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). 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.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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.edu.
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