Program Coordinator, Portman Center, College of Arts and Sciences

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

The Portman Center for Policy Solutions was established by the University of Cincinnati in February 2023 with a mission to encourage civility, bipartisanship and finding common ground to achieve policy solutions. The mission includes the promotion and development of future public servants from across the political spectrum who are committed to civility, open and inclusive dialogue, and bipartisan engagement. The Center aims to inspire students, faculty and community partners to grow as citizen‑leaders who advance the public good, and through its mission, also intends to influence the national political climate at a time of growing partisanship and incivility.

The Portman Center is housed within the School of Public and International Affairs in the College.

The Program Coordinator provides administrative and program coordination support for the Portman Center, working closely with Portman Center faculty and staff. This role may also interface with students as well as non‑Portman Center external partners both within and outside of UC.

• Provide financial and logistical administrative support for program initiatives, including active planning support for programs, events, and meetings.
• Interact with staff, faculty, external agencies and other university departments.
• Prepare agendas and make travel arrangements. Facilitate travel reimbursements.
• Reserve space and catering for Center programs.
• Facilitate mailings.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems.
• Track program statistics and assist in creating reports as assigned.
• Manage office and program supplies, ordering supplies when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with university procedures and regulations.
• May conduct research and analyze relevant literature, other benchmark information to support new program proposals and/or program changes.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non‑exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. The job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

One (1) year of program coordination experience.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track details with accuracy, and follow through consistently in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment;
Manages their own task list with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with a wide range of people.

Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application. Within the online application you must also submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (explaining your interest in the position)
• Two professional references

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

Salary: 45,000.00

Benefits include tuition remission for you and eligible dependents, robust retirement plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary, generous time‑off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, professional development and mentorship opportunities.

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.

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 at jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.