Strategic City Programs Manager

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cincinnati seeks an experienced Administrative Specialist to lead and review staff work, manage budgets, and analyze programs in the CitiCable Division under the City Manager’s Office. The role emphasizes independent judgment, policy interpretation, and contract compliance within municipal operations.

The successful candidate will coordinate with division heads, supervise staff, and prepare reports, ensuring compliance with city laws and HR procedures while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Three years of administrative experience with relevant degree or 60 credit hours.
• Experience in budget preparation, finance and HR related areas.
• Ability to analyze complex information and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating and capital budgets and monitor assigned budgets.
• Provide technical expertise to City Council and administrators.
• Advise leaders on personnel, budgets and contracts.
• Interpret policies, labor agreements and Civil Service Rules.
• Draft memos and reports for various stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to motions and referrals; oversee projects.

Skills

Manage staff to accomplish work

Establish work priorities

Clear communication

Data analysis

Interpreting laws & contracts

Education

60 semester credit hours in related fields

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in related areas

Three years of professional admin work with Bachelor’s

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Cincinnati seeks an experienced Administrative Specialist to lead and review staff work, manage budgets, and analyze programs in the CitiCable Division under the City Manager’s Office. The role emphasizes independent judgment, policy interpretation, and contract compliance within municipal operations.

The successful candidate will coordinate with division heads, supervise staff, and prepare reports, ensuring compliance with city laws and HR procedures while maintaining confidentiality