"Project Coordinator- School of Education, CECH-IT"

About CECH-IT

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH-IT) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

About the School of Education

The School of Education at the University of Cincinnati prepares caring, competent and committed educational scholars and practitioners, conducts transformative research, and collaborates with community and professional partners to enrich educational practice and create positive social change.

Job Overview

The School of Education is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage a National Institutes of Health multi-year grant. The project coordinator position is a hybrid, 12-month, 30 hour per week, 75% FTE, unique opportunity to collaborate with researchers, UC graduate assistants and teachers, administrators, and youth in high schools.

This position is supported by grant funding with a start date July 1, 2026 and end date June 30, 2027 with the possibility to renew annually for up to three years.

Essential Functions

• Communicating with school personnel, research team members, and community partners
• Supporting curriculum design and high school teaching
• Supporting IRB and human subject activities
• Maintaining and organizing records and documentation related to program implementation
• Coordinating meetings and major project activities and events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, communications, or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

• 1 year of practical experience working with youth in a school or community setting is required.

Preferred Qualifications Considered

• Advanced degree or graduate-level coursework
• Experience with curriculum design
• Experience managing a research project
• Highly organized
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledgeable about research principles, design, and strategies
• Knowledgeable about Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)
• Leadership experience

Required Application Documentation

• cover letter stating experience and interest
• curriculum vitae/resume
• names and contact information of three 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 Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. 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 of up to $44,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• 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.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.