Program Director, Hoxworth Blood Center

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center is seeking a full-time Program Director within the Department of Clinical Services. The role directs, designs, and manages programs, supports fellowship processes, and coordinates faculty processes and budgets.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential in a mission-driven academic medical setting. Responsibilities include budget oversight, scholarly record-keeping for grants, internal policy development, and acting as a primary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Eight years of related experience; can substitute training for education.
• Experience in program development or business administration is expected.

Responsibilities

• Direct project teams and oversee programs; develop materials and evaluate quality.
• Support fellowship applications and manage applicant communications.
• Coordinate Transfusion Medicine Grand Rounds logistics and communications with hospitals and leadership.
• Oversee ARPT processes for faculty and manage related faculty logistics.
• Oversee budget operations and financial reporting; manage purchasing and reimbursements.
• Maintain scholarly records for grant submissions and departmental evaluations.
• Provide administrative support to the Center Director.
• Develop internal policies and keep records; ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external entities and community organizations.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communications

ARPT coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.

The Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a full-time (100% FTE) Program Director in the Department of Clinical Services, to direct, design, develop, manage, or facilitate programs.

Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission. If you're a detail-oriented professional with program development and management experience, and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

Essential Functions

• Direct project teams and oversee group programs; including developing materials and evaluating them for quality and effectiveness.
• Support fellowship applications and interview processes by managing applicant communications.
• Manage Transfusion Medicine Grand Rounds, including speaker logistics (itineraries, accommodations) and coordinate communication/advertising to hospital customers, the College of Medicine, and the Dean's office.
• Coordinate faculty processes, including ARPT (Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure) for primary and secondary faculty, and logistics for faculty applicants.
• Oversee budget operations, including approving expenditures, managing financial reports, and handling purchasing card expenditures, reimbursements, and honorariums.
• Maintain scholarly records, collecting and documenting faculty academic activities for grant submissions and departmental evaluations.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Hoxworth Blood Center.
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and record-keeping systems.
• Act as primary liaison with internal departments, external entities, and community organizations.
• 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.

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:$72,000 - $85,000 (Commensurate with experience)

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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

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. for a list of acceptable documents.

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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