Program Manager, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences

Program Manager, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences

The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences (DEPHS) at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a Program Manager to serve as a community engagement specialist for the Community Engagement Core (CEC) of the Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health (C4H). The role supports the mission of the Center by engaging local community members, communicating exposure science and climate health information, and acting as a liaison between CEC, C4H members, researchers, and the broader community.

The successful candidate will report to the co‑directors of the CEC and work collaboratively with the C4H program coordinator. Responsibilities include translating and disseminating Center research, advancing community engagement models, maintaining web content and social media, fostering partnerships, developing cross‑center collaborations, organizing Climate Cafés and CAB meetings, managing student engagement, and supporting research project development and outreach. Travel may be required for conferences, and weekend or evening work may be expected.

• Translate and disseminate Center research into public health knowledge for community members, health care professionals, and policymakers.
• Advance community engagement through climate health models, citizen science practices, novel communication approaches, and data disclosure.
• Create and maintain the CEC web page content and social media channels.
• Foster multidirectional partnerships among C4
  
  Health scientists and target audiences.
• Develop cross‑center collaboration to address emerging community‑identified climate issues.
• Organize Climate Cafés, maintain the CEC Community Advisory Board, and develop additional community engagement opportunities.
• Organize CEC and CAB meetings and manage students engaged in community‑centered research, events, and projects.
• Aid with Center and CEC research project development and outreach.
• Perform related duties as needed, including occasional travel.

Bachelor’s Degree or seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training in lieu of the degree.

Three (3) years of relevant experience in environmental health science, climate health, health education, or public health.

Master’s degree in public health, health education, environmental health science, or climate health; familiarity with community/citizen engagement and outreach; excellent oral and written communication skills; proven organizational and networking abilities; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, social media, and related communication tools.

• Office environment; no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Comprehensive tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans (OPERS, STRS, or ARP) with UC contributions of 14–18% of salary.
• Generous time‑off policy: vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you must provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I‑9 process.

To apply, create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We do not accept “easy apply” submissions from other sites. For questions about the recruitment process or to request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at jobs.

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