Manager Special Projects and Programs, Faculty Enrichment Center

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century – building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here . Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what’s Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America’s top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

Home to nearly 47,000 students and over 4,200 faculty, the University of Cincinnati is a premier urban institution. Under the university's new strategic direction, Next Lives Here, the university is focusing on academic excellence, urban impact, and innovation of which an investment in faculty is a top priority. As such, under the guidance of the Office of the Provost, the university has established a new state-of-the-art Faculty Enrichment Center (FEC) that serves as the intellectual and social commons for faculty and is intended to enrich faculty, foster collaborations, and build community using inclusive and innovate programs and high-quality workspaces.

The Faculty Enrichment Center (FEC), reporting to the Office of the Provost, is currently seeking a Manager of Special Projects and Programs who will support the Executive Director of the FEC by assisting in the daily operations of the center. A commitment to process improvement, equity and inclusion, and professional development are essential values associated with this position.

The Manager of Special Projects will assist the Executive Director with designing and facilitating workshops and learning communities for faculty. This position will conduct research on faculty development and best practices and create policies and procedures to optimize program effectiveness. Additionally, this position will collaborate with media specialists, campus partners, and the FEC advisory board to publicize programs and plan core programs.

Under general supervision from a designated administrator, manages and provides leadership to an assigned department or service center, or manages the daily operations, and plans the use of materials and human resources within a multifunctional area. Duties are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area.

• Manage the functions of the assigned unit; develop unit procedures, implement quality improvement initiatives/controls and assess staff skills to ensure achievement of established department goals and objectives; ensures product and services yields the expected outcome and meets established quality levels.  Collaborate with units to develop performance standards; ensure safe work environment.
• Render decisions in which quality of execution has significant impact within the manager's area and influences service delivery on a department and division basis.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, collective bargaining agreements, state regulations, federal laws and all other regulations within area of managerial responsibility; limited authority to grant exceptions within established parameters.
• May have limited authority for purchases or payroll preparation within the area of managerial responsibility; may provide input for annual unit budget.
• May provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hire, orient, train, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff); assess skills and identify shortfalls to coordinator or develop training needs. 
• Represent the university in a positive manner and serve as a liaison with internal and external agents.
• May serve on various university, division and departmental committees, attend meetings/conferences and may represent the department at various community events to promote services.
• Complete other duties as assigned including special projects.

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years’ experience, -OR- Associate's degree with five (5) years’ experience; -OR- seven (7) years’ experience; degree and experience must be in a related field.

• Master's degree
• Five years of experience working in higher education
• Experience in Faculty Development Programming
• Supervisory experience

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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