Program Coordinator, UC International

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The International Services Office is seeking a Program Coordinator. The position will report directly to the Assistant Director to provide social, cultural, and educational programming that serves and connects international students and scholar populations with the UC and Cincinnati community, to help them accommodate and navigate academic and cultural challenges.

One of the main focuses on the position will be to coordinate and expand our student peer mentoring group, International Partners and Leaders (IPALS), to foster successful transition to the American university environment for all international students using available campus services and resources that meet the students' needs. This also includes developing social media content plans that are consistent with IPAL's brand identity.

Responsibilities will also include providing support and guidance to students on academic, cultural, and personal matters and will require the knowledge of processes for crisis and mental health situations to be able to refer international students to the university office that can assist them. The position will be required to keep records of student contact time, prepare related reports, and also manage budgets.

The Program Coordinator will be required to work sponsored events in the evenings, weekends, and overnight as required. The person in the position will need to be physically able to transport basic supplies and materials to and from sponsored events. The person in this position will need to attend meetings and related functions and some travel will also be required. The Program Coordinator will also need to be familiar with social media platforms and be responsible for communicating with social media followers, including responding to queries in a timely manner.

The position also requires establishing and maintaining partnerships by identifying current and potential student organizations, campus, and community groups to collaborate with on programs and initiatives. Duties include the need to further develop and nurture relationships through regular communication, meetings, and networking events.

This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office/3 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change or be revoked in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Design/create and conduct seminars, classes, workshops or programs.

• Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives. Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions and develop action steps for program improvement.

• Develop, administer and analyze assessment/evaluation questionnaires. Compile statistics and prepare reports.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit students and program participants.

• Interact with staff faculty, external agencies and other university departments.

• May conduct research and analyze relevant literature, other benchmark information to develop grant proposals, new program ideas and propose program changes.

• 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.

• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

One (1) year of program coordination experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Proficient in Adobe CC applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Acrobat).

• Utilizing a variety of communication tools, including Discord, Teams, Zoom.

• Evidence of successful, and innovative, work with a diverse range of students and scholars from numerous countries, such as team building, mentoring and leading.

• Experience building effective working relationships and open communication with students, staff, faculty, and University leadership.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to diverse audiences including administrators, faculty, students, and staff.

• Experience living, studying, or working abroad.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.

• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.

• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Program Coordinator, UC International

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus