Assistant To, Ohio Innocence Project

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 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, global 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.

This position will provide administrative support to the Director, Co-Directors, and staff in the Ohio Innocence Project (OIP) at the College of Law.   This position will act with minimal supervision and anticipate needs while managing OIP’s day-to-day workflow enabling the Director and Co-Directors to work more efficiently and effectively towards achieving OIP’s mission and goals.

• Establish and maintain collaborative, professional, and effective working relationships with key stakeholders.  
• Utilize Concur to process expense reports, reimbursements, and travel.
• Coordinate OIP accounts payable & receivable including exoneree speaking engagement and vendor payments.
• Coordinate and prepare for OIP Board meetings, speeches, events, classroom instruction and projects.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and prioritizing Director’s meetings, deadlines, presentations, and other deliverables; manage conflict resolution.
• Monitor, screen, respond to and route incoming communications and email correspondence on behalf of the Director and Co-Directors; organize and prioritize action items and escalate relevant information as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality to privileged information and data; maintain confidential records.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements for Director, Co-Director, attorneys, staff, and students for meetings, hearings, investigative trips, prison visits, etc.
• Maintain database of OIP students, staff, alumni, clients, board members, and educational collaboration partners.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to students.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.  This job description can be changed at any time.

Bachelor's Degree

Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Three (3) years of relevant work experience

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at all levels
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to multi-task; prioritize responsibilities; and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently; problem solve; anticipates needs & takes initiative
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion

• 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 of $38,488 - $50,916 annually 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 [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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