Program Coordinator, Accreditation and Curricular Operations

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Apr 09, 2025
Program Coordinator, Accreditation and Curricular Operations Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. 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 Within the Office of the Provost, the Accreditation & Curricular Operations (ACO) team, is vital for ensuring university compliance with state regulations and Higher Learning Commission standards. ACO manages the approval process for new academic programs, collaborating with governing bodies and the Graduate College while ensuring adherence to Ohio Department of Higher Education policies. ACO also supports the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network initiatives, assisting departments with course submissions and endorsements. Internally, ACO oversees the management of undergraduate and graduate curricula through the university's curriculum management system (eCurriculum), crucial for maintaining program quality and integrity. ACO also facilitates the configuration of Learning Communities, reserves enrollment spaces each semester, and ensures a smooth curriculum setup to foster student success. Additionally, the ACO team supports key leadership initiatives and committees with logistical planning. Essential Functions Design/create and conduct seminars, classes, workshops or programs. Examples of this work may include organizing workshops to support Accreditation and Curricular Operations initiatives and working with faculty leading large committees or working groups. Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives. Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions and develop action steps for program improvement. An example of this work may include supporting other staff or faculty with program and unit review tasks. This position may also assist with Learning Community configuration data and problem-solving to support accurate data collection. Provide limited financial administrative support for program initiatives. This position may work with the University Accreditation Network to coordinate the logistics of external guest visits. Develop, administer and analyze assessment/evaluation questionnaires. Compile statistics and prepare reports. This position may require outreach to faculty, staff, or other stakeholders to gain information and feedback for a project and reporting findings to senior leadership. Another example may be compiling submissions for statewide policy initiatives for submissions with Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network, including Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) in the state submission system. Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit students and program participants. An example of this work may involve the recruitment of faculty or staff for various events or committee assignments, tailored to the specific needs of the office. Additional Essential Functions Interact with staff, faculty, external agencies and other university departments. This position will frequently collaborate with faculty, particularly in managing the curriculum. Additionally, this position may engage with departments to refresh eCurriculum records for various courses or programs. May conduct research and analyze relevant literature, other benchmark information to develop grant proposals, new program ideas and propose program changes. May supervise student staff member(s). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. As departmental needs change, this position may be assigned to assist with new projects. Hybrid work may be available based on the needs of the office once initial training is complete. 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. 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 10-14% of your salary. 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 athttps://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 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 Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98755 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Program Coordinator, Accreditation and Curricular Operations Date: Apr 9, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Program Manager, Operations Manager, Curriculum, Developer, Medicare, Management, Operations, Education, Technology, Healthcare