Program Manager, Research and Creative Excellence

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Job Title:

Program Manager, Research and Creative Excellence

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Start Date:

6/11/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more .

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 Graduate College is seeking a Program Manager to enhance support for graduate research and creative works at the University of Cincinnati (UC). We are looking for a team member with strong organizational, planning and time management skills to assist in the tracking of current graduate student research and creative impact; lead the development, planning and implementation of programming designed to increase the profile of graduate student research and creative activities within the university;

and provide wraparound support for graduate student researchers, scholars, and artists.

The Program Manager will support life cycle of graduate student research and creative works as well as promote opportunities for sponsored work through campus programming, educational efforts, and coordination with the Graduate College's campus partners, including, but not limited to, the Office of Research, UC Libraries, and the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards.

The Program Manager will oversee the Graduate College's signature research and creative works programs, including the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, Research + Innovation Week, and workshops. The Program Manager also will be responsible for developing new programs and events and collaborating with campus partners on graduate student initiatives related to research and creative works.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build relationships across cultures with graduate students, faculty, staff, and community members. This professional will cultivate relationships and provide an engaging and stimulating environment for graduate students that supports the mission of the university and the Graduate College.

This position may require occasional evening and weekend availability to support Graduate College programs, events, and initiatives.

Essential Functions

* Serve as a point person and liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration among multiple units and constituents involved in delivering programs that support research and creative works for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, ensuring the Graduate College and its programs are consistently represented in a positive and professional manner.

* Provide comprehensive administrative and programming support to the leadership team; assist in program and event planning; support office operations; maintain records and documentation; organize and analyze data; and prepare surveys, reports, outreach materials, and other correspondence.

* Organize, plan, and prepare students for participation in signature research-related events, including the international 3MT competition.

* Facilitate programming for graduate student communities of practice, workshops, Research + Innovation Week, and related initiatives.

* Design and facilitate workshops,…