Program Coordinator for Graduate Programs, School of Information Technology, CECH

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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 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 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, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

The School of Information Technology 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. 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 19% annually and currently serves more than 1,740 students with 29 full-time faculty members, 22 full-time staff, and 30 part-time 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, and the Civic Technology Center.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, 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 School can be found at https://cech.uc.edu/schools/it.html

The School of Information Technology seeks to hire a Program Coordinator for Graduate Programs.

The principal workload assignment of this position will be to support the graduate programs including students, staff, and faculty. The SoIT offers on campus and online Master and PhD programs, as well as an Integrated Accelerated Master for undergraduate students.  This position is a member of the SoIT Graduate Office and shares responsibilities with this office.

Under general supervision from the Graduate Director and Associate Director – Graduate Programs, the Program Coordinator will coordinate and support all aspects of the SoIT graduate programs.

In relation to the graduate programs, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the Graduate Admission process for all IT Graduate Programs, managing program events and initiatives, and managing policies and procedures. The selected candidate will also assist with the Early IT program, which is a program designed to provide a solid foundation in essential Information Technology skills for teachers who instruct the SoIT’s first year IT courses in our Early IT program schools.  

• Work with faculty to review applications and process admission and scholarship letters.
• Contribute to information sessions, next step webinars, and orientations.
• Develop, administer and analyze assessment/evaluation questionnaires. Compile statistics and prepare reports.
• Work with the CECH and UCO recruiting teams to best market the IT graduate programs. Communicate with prospective graduate students on important deadlines and next steps.
• Assist with the data collection for SoIT Graduate rankings.
• This position will require collaborative effort with various personnel across the University, including but not limited to: College advising and recruitment staff, UC Online staff, partner faculty and staff in the accelerated programs, and the UC Graduate College.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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

One (1) year of program coordination experience.

• Mission-driven.
• Self-motivated.
• Degree at the bachelor or master’s levels.
• Experience working within academic setting.
• Experience in program coordination.
• Experience in advising graduate or undergraduate students in a research university.

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

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Three (3) references. 

Review of applications will start as soon as there are applications and continue until the position is filled.

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.

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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