Program Manager, School of Design, College of DAAP

Program Manager, School of Design, College of DAAP

Job Description

Job Title:

Program Manager, School of Design, College of DAAP Posting

Start Date:

10/16/26 Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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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.

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time (100% FTE) Program Manager in The Myron

E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design.

The College of DAAP is one of the most comprehensive schools of art and design in the U.S. at one of the region's premier universities. Programs within DAAP are ranked among the very best in both a world and national class. Become part of our dynamic team, supporting the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

For more information, please visit www.uc.edu and www.daap.uc.edu.

The Program Manager provides critical program management and administrative services to students, faculty, and staff at the College of DAAP's Myron

E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design (SOD). They oversee SOD's day-to-day operational responsibilities, such as course scheduling, managing budget expenditures within approved SOD budget, offer support to faculty in preparation for their courses, as well as support of classroom and virtual needs of SOD faculty and students, interact and serve as a liaison for SOD with College and University offices, students, and external partners.

In addition, the program manager will develop operation standards and procedures in partnership with the School Director, and in alignment with DAAP and UC jurisdiction and policies.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing multiple projects, working with strong teams, completing administrative tasks, and handling detailed financial information. Candidates should be comfortable with learning and utilizing university systems such as Handshake, CART, Catalyst, etc. Candidate will also need to be proficient in Excel and be comfortable using collaborative, cloud-based file storage platforms such as One Drive. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

• Plan, coordinate, and support academic and co-curricular programs for the School of Design.
• Monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward program objectives. Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions,…