Job No. 154656
- Job Title:
- Program Manager for Public Policy Internships, Networking, and Placements, Portman Center for Policy
- Employer:
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Location:
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Cincinnati , OH
- Posting Date:
- 16-Jan-2025
- Description:
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Job Overview
The Portman Center Program Manager for Public Policy Internships, Networking, and Placements will work closely with the Executive Director on the development and maintenance of student internship, co-op, and job placements in government, public policy, and non-profit positions that align with the Portman Center’s mission and SPIA’s curriculum as a nexus of theory and action. This will include cultivating relationships with employers, training and mentoring students, facilitating assessment processes, and building necessary programming. The Program Manager will coordinate with UC’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies to promote the University’s experience-based learning objectives and with SPIA program directors to advance student learning and course credit. While the expectation is that this role is central to the Portman Center and SPIA's strategic direction, this position is contingent on future funding.
Essential Functions
• Manage, design, develop, modify and present programs. Perform program needs assessment and make recommendations.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget for internship and placement programming, administer student awards, and approve and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate with College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies on strategy, openings, placement processes, professional development, and record keeping.
• Act as a liaison to internal departments, external entities, student fellows, advisory board members, donors, and community organizations.
• Prepare and edit reports and/or newsletters and develop publication materials.
• Work with Portman Center administrative team to help the Center achieve its mission.
• 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 Center and SPIA need. The job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Trainings/Certifications
N/A
Required Experience
Three (3) years of relevant experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
• Mission-driven
• Self-motivated
• Experience with project management is ideal
• Experience with internship and/or job placement is ideal
• Experience working within an academic or public policy setting is ideal
Application Process Information
Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application. Within the online application you must also submit:
• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter (explaining your interest in the position)
•Two professional references
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
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.
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).
- Contact information:
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Cincinnati, OH 45221
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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