"Program Coordinator, Portman Center, College of Arts and Sciences"

About The Portman Center

The Portman Center for Policy Solutions was established by the University of Cincinnati in February 2023 with a mission to encourage civility, bipartisanship and finding common ground to achieve policy solutions. The mission includes the promotion and development of future public servants from across the political spectrum who are committed to civility, open and inclusive dialogue, and bipartisan engagement.

The Center aims to inspire students, faculty and community partners to grow as citizen-leaders who advance the public good, and through its mission, also intends to influence the national political climate at a time of growing partisanship and incivility. The Portman Center is housed within the School of Public and International Affairs in the College.

Job Overview

The Program Coordinator provides administrative and program coordination support for the Portman Center, working closely with Portman Center faculty and staff. This role may also interface with students as well as non-Portman Center external partners both within and outside of UC.

Essential Functions

• Provide financial and logistical administrative support for program initiatives, including active planning support for programs, events, and meetings.
• Interact with staff, faculty, external agencies and other university departments.
• Prepare agendas and make travel arrangements. Facilitate travel reimbursements.
• Reserve space and catering for Center programs.
• Facilitate mailings.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems.
• Track program statistics and assist in creating reports as assigned.
• Manage office and program supplies, ordering supplies when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with university procedures and regulations.
• May conduct research and analyze relevant literature, other benchmark information to support new program proposals and/or 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.

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

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track details with accuracy, and follow through consistently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; Manages their own task list with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with a wide range of people.

Application Process Information

Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application. Within the online application you must also submit:

• Resume
• 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 an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 45000.00

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