Program Manager, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences

Inside Higher Ed; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Generous time-off policy

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A university in Ohio is seeking a Program Manager to support community engagement efforts for the Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health. The successful candidate will translate research into public health knowledge, organize community events, and foster partnerships. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with three years of relevant experience in environmental health, climate health, or public health. Competitive benefits and salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or seven years of relevant work experience.
• Three years in environmental health science, climate health, health education, or public health.
• Familiarity with community engagement and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Translate and disseminate Center research into public health knowledge.
• Advance community engagement through novel communication approaches.
• Organize Climate Cafés and CAB meetings.

Skills

Community engagement

Excellent communication skills

Networking abilities

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Social media skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 7 years of relevant experience

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Job description

Program Manager, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences

The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences (DEPHS) at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a Program Manager to serve as a community engagement specialist for the Community Engagement Core (CEC) of the Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health (C4H). The role supports the mission of the Center by engaging local community members, communicating exposure science and climate health information, and acting as a liaison between CEC, C4H members, researchers, and the broader community.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will report to the co‑directors of the CEC and work collaboratively with the C4H program coordinator. Responsibilities include translating and disseminating Center research, advancing community engagement models, maintaining web content and social media, fostering partnerships, developing cross‑center collaborations, organizing Climate Cafés and CAB meetings, managing student engagement, and supporting research project development and outreach. Travel may be required for conferences, and weekend or evening work may be expected.

Essential Functions

• Translate and disseminate Center research into public health knowledge for community members, health care professionals, and policymakers.
• Advance community engagement through climate health models, citizen science practices, novel communication approaches, and data disclosure.
• Create and maintain the CEC web page content and social media channels.
• Foster multidirectional partnerships among C4Health scientists and target audiences.
• Develop cross‑center collaboration to address emerging community‑identified climate issues.
• Organize Climate Cafés, maintain the CEC Community Advisory Board, and develop additional community engagement opportunities.
• Organize CEC and CAB meetings and manage students engaged in community‑centered research, events, and projects.
• Aid with Center and CEC research project development and outreach.
• Perform related duties as needed, including occasional travel.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree or seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training in lieu of the degree.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience in environmental health science, climate health, health education, or public health.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Master’s degree in public health, health education, environmental health science, or climate health; familiarity with community/citizen engagement and outreach; excellent oral and written communication skills; proven organizational and networking abilities; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, social media, and related communication tools.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Comprehensive tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans (OPERS, STRS, or ARP) with UC contributions of 14–18% of salary.
• Generous time‑off policy: vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you must provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I‑9 process.

To apply, create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We do not accept “easy apply” submissions from other sites. For questions about the recruitment process or to request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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