Program Director, Center for Public Health

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Work‑life balance benefits

Descripción de la vacante

University of Cincinnati's Center for Public Health seeks a Program Director to lead strategic development and implementation of public health initiatives across the university and center. The role will unify efforts, streamline governance, and enhance internal coordination and external engagement.

The Center will create a cohesive identity for UC Public Health, improving visibility, collaboration with faculty, and national competitiveness.

Formación

• Four (4) years of experience in program development or business administration.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate priorities, initiatives, meetings, communications, and follow‑up activities for Center leadership.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across organizational units.
• Coordinate and support strategic projects with timelines, milestones, and issue tracking.
• Direct project teams and oversee group programs; provide instruction.
• Develop and write program materials, address inquiries, and maintain records.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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.

Job Overview

Public health at the University of Cincinnati is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that spans across the College of Medicine, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology. There are also a growing number of embedded concentrations and dual degree programs and initiatives spanning multiple colleges university wide. The new UC Center for Public Health unifies these efforts under a collaborative framework of shared governance. The Center serves as a central hub that eliminates fragmented efforts, streamlines decision‑making, and fosters synergy among stakeholders. It will create a strong, cohesive identity for public health at UC, enhancing internal coordination, community engagement, institutional visibility, and national competitiveness.

The Center for Public Health is seeking a Program Director to support the strategic development and implementation of public health initiatives across the University of Cincinnati and the Center for Public Health.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a strategic administrative and operational partner to Center leadership by coordinating priorities, initiatives, meetings, communications, and follow‑up activities and ensuring timely execution of key objectives.


• Facilitate communication and coordination across organizational units.


• Coordinate and support strategic projects and initiatives, including establishing timelines, monitoring progress, identifying issues, and ensuring timely completion of goals and objectives.


• Direct project teams and oversee group programs; provide instruction.


• Perform needs assessment by evaluating programs for quality, appropriateness of content and effectiveness of materials and make recommendations.


• Develop and write program materials, address inquiries, provide information and maintain records.


• Oversee budget, approve and monitor expenditures and prepare financial reports, and provide budget analysis and recommendations to support program and organizational decision‑making..


• Develop and implement policies and procedures, and administrative processes to support effective and efficient program operations..


• Act as a liaison with internal departments, external entities, external stakeholders, and community organizations.


• 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


• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• N/A

Required Experience

• Four (4) years of experience in program development or business administration.


• Some positions may require one (1) year of supervision.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience building and monitoring large grant budgets.


• Experience and building academic departmental budgets.


• Experience coordinating large corporate events (100 or more invitees).


• Experience working with faculty outside of the University of Cincinnati to coordinate speaker schedules and events.


• History working in public health.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

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:

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)


• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs


• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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