PROGRAM MANAGER

The University of Cincinnati seeks a Program Manager for Educational Services within the Program Management & Coordination department. In this role, you will lead planning, execution, and evaluation of academic and co-curricular programs that advance UC's mission. Working closely with faculty, staff, and cross-functional teams, you will manage timelines, resources, and budgets; track performance metrics; and drive continuous improvement. UC fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture, offering opportunities to support research-connected initiatives and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects across the university.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of educational programs within the Program Management & Coordination department.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, faculty, and staff to deliver high-quality academic and co-curricular initiatives.
• Develop timelines, deliverables, and resource plans to ensure programs meet scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Monitor program performance using data and metrics; prepare reports and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align programs with UC's strategic goals, inclusive culture, and innovation priorities.
• Manage communication plans, meetings, and documentation for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate program risks; resolve issues and escalate when necessary.
• Support grant- or research-related educational projects in partnership with academic departments.
• Oversee vendor and partner relationships as needed to support program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and relevant accreditation or regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

• Program management
• Project planning and scheduling
• Budget management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Educational program design
• Process improvement
• Risk management
• Grant or research coordination
• Professional communication (written and verbal)