Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted: 23-Oct-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 100297-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
Job Overview
The College of Medicine UC Cancer Center is looking for a Program Coordinator. This position will support the University?s mission and commitment to excellence in students, faculty, staff, and all its activities.
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator administratively supports and coordinates critical activities, processes, and special projects related to the operational functioning of research, community outreach, and cancer education programs. The coordinator will focus on developing organizational partnerships in Butler and Montgomery counties in Ohio. As the focus will be on community outreach, ideally, the coordinator will reside in Butler or Montgomery counties and work in a hybrid capacity, the remainder of the time, with the Cancer Center staff.
The individual in this position will collaborate with other University of Cincinnati Cancer Center (UCCC) administrative core office members to support National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. In addition, the program coordinator will collaborate with other teams and colleagues engaged with cancer-related activities at the University of Cincinnati (UC), UC Health (UCH), and Cincinnati Children?s Hospital (CCHMC).
Essential Functions
- Design/create and conduct seminars, classes, workshops, or programs targeting communities in Butler and Montgomery counties in Ohio.
- Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward goals. 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 surveys. 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 research and analyze relevant literature and other benchmark information to develop grant proposals, new program ideas, and proposed program changes.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approving time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on organizational needs. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
One (1) year of program coordination experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Master?s degree.
- Experience within an academic higher education setting or at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center.
- 2-5 years of experience in program coordination.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and stay organized.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with researchers, physicians, faculty, and staff.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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