Program Coordinator, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

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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.

For more than 30 years, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) has provided a broad program of educational and social opportunities for a diverse audience of mature adults as an integral part of the University of Cincinnati’s outreach to the community. More than 2,000 adult learners aged 50+ participate in hundreds of programs, courses, fieldtrips, and social activities each year—both in person and online. Classes range from traditional college subjects to financial topics and hobbies.

As an integral part of the OLLI team of staff and volunteers, the Program Coordinator supports all aspects of the program including registration, classroom setup, communication, administration, and assisting students. The ideal candidate will have strong technical/computer skills, patience, creativity in problem-solving, flexibility, and proven focus on customer service. The Program Coordinator has the primary responsibility for the success of the enrichment classes for older adults both in the classroom and online by providing technical support and training to the volunteer instructors and class volunteers.

This position has a planned compensation of $40,000.

• 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.
• Provide financial administrative support for program initiatives.
• 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.

• 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.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and video conferencing software.
• Proficiency in both PC and Apple computer environments, audio visual equipment and troubleshooting multimedia classroom environment
• Comfort with adopting new technology
• Comfort with working with older adults, volunteers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to move tables/chairs and lift AV equipment

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

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.

REQ: 69000 

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