Early IT Program Manager, School of Information Technology, CECH

<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:blue">Current UC employees must apply internally via <em>SuccessFactors</em> </span></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 <a href="http://uc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">uc.edu</a>. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.   </span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the School of Information Technology</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The School of Information Technology (SoIT) is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT is home to Ohio's first Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 15% annually and currently serves more than 1,550 students with 33 full-time faculty members, 38 full-time staff, and 39 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, the Justice, Law, and Information Technology Institute, and the Civic Technology Center. In 2017, the SoIT launched the Early IT as a collaborative ecosystem among educational institutions and industry to significantly advance the readiness of the state’s information technology talent.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The SoIT is an interdisciplinary, team-oriented, mission-driven, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the SoIT can be found at <a href="http://cech.uc.edu/it">http://cech.uc.edu/it</a>.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Early IT ecosystem is a collaborative partnership with K12 districts, community colleges, education service centers, and the industry with the goal of removing barriers to college education and career success for all. The SoIT collaborates with its partners to create pathways for learners to advance their degrees, create success experiences to enable learners to achieve their goals, and create practical experiences to equip the learners with advanced hands-on technical skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills. More information on the Early IT ecosystem can be found at: <a href="https://www.cech.uc.edu/schools/it/early-it.html">https://www.cech.uc.edu/schools/it/early-it.html</a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The SoIT is seeking a program manager to support the Early IT ecosystem. This includes managing relationships with the various academic and industry partners, collaborating with the Early IT team to problem solve, increase efficiency, innovate to ensure success, and managing the life cycle of projects and activities with the various partners. The program manager will report to the Associate Director for Early IT.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This position is 100% on-site but may offer flexibility for a hybrid work option once training is complete.  Hybrid work arrangements are at the discretion of the supervisor and are subject to change in accordance with the School of Information Technology telework policy and university policies.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage, design, develop, modify and present programs. Perform program needs assessment and make recommendations.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Implement policies and procedures. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Act as a liaison to internal departments, external entities, and community organizations.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">May prepare and edit reports and/or newsletters and develop publication materials.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with managing the operation of the SoIT Early College program</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with organizing events, workshops and other related activities such as Early IT Roundtable and Teacher Fellowship. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with developing and implementing marketing strategies to recruit students and program participants.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with managing relationships with current school partners.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate with faculty and staff in support of the program.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with meeting grant requirements and development of new grant proposals.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Education</b></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor's Degree.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Seven (7) years of relevant <span style="color:#000000">work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.</span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Trainings/Certifications</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">N/A</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Experience</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Three (3) years of relevant experience.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Qualification Considered</b></H2></div><div><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with the Early IT ecosystem is preferred. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in a school-based setting; high school experience preferred.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working with school districts, especially in implementation of new programs.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working with multiple organizations such as regional consortiums.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Understanding the administrative functions, academic programs, and requirements of a university.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Work Environment</b></H2></div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.</li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Application Process</b></H2></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Review of the applications will start as soon as possible until the position is filled.  Applicants must submit:</span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Cover Letter</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">CV/Resume</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At least three references</span></li></ul></div></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.</span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">  Eligibility varies by position and FTE.  </span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Highlights include:<br><br></span></span></p><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:</strong> $50,000-$55,000</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Comprehensive Tuition Remission</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Robust Retirement Plans</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Real Work-Life Balance</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Vacation and sick time</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Additional Benefits Include:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 based on experience</span></span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</span></span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs</span></span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Professional development & mentorship opportunities</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at </span><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><a style="color:#467886" href="mailto:jobs@uc.edu">jobs@uc.edu</a>. </u></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">REQ: 100830 </span></span></p><p> </p>