Program Manager, Center for Police Research and Policy

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified individuals will be selected to fill available positions. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.

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.

Using their significant experience managing projects and associated tasks, this position will work closely with the Center’s Executive and Research Directors to administer, manage, and modify the Center’s research projects. The successful candidate will perform program needs assessment and make recommendations, implement policies and procedures, assist in the preparation of contracts, and prepare and edit reports or other publication materials. This position requires simultaneous management of multiple work projects for individual clients, contracts, and grants. The selected applicant will be provided the appropriate equipment and office space and required to work at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Some travel to various research sites.

 Manage, design, develop, modify, and present programs.

• Manage, design, develop, modify and present programs.  Perform program needs assessment and make recommendations.
• Implement policies and procedures. 
• Maintain budget, prepare contracts, approve and monitor expenditures, prepare budget requests and financial reports. 
• Act as liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations.
• May prepare and edit reports and/or newsletters and develop publication materials.
• 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.

• 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 experience in program development or business administration.
• May require supervision experience.

• Three (3) years of experience managing projects or related tasks.
• Familiarity and prior experience with the various system platforms, software, and business processes used by the University of Cincinnati (e.g., SAP, Concur, Canopy, IRB, etc.).
• Applicant must have excellent writing skills, and be able to assist in the development of technical reports, scholarly articles, and grant proposals.
• Familiarity and prior experience with criminal justice research similar to that typically produced by the UC Center for Police Research and Policy
• Experience with website content development and management.

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

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 $45,000 - $52,000 for this role, depending 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-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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