Equal Opportunity Program Manager, Office of Equal Opportunity

University of Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • $55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactorsFounded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.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 OverviewThe Equal Opportunity Program Manager develops and coordinates educational programs for the Office of Equal Opportunity. This role will facilitate search committee education and other workshops to assist with the administration of the University's equal opportunity/non-discrimination plan. This role provides scheduling and logistics for search committee education, the EO Academy, workshops, and events; develops, administers and analyzes assessments and evaluations; compiles statistics and prepares reports; and interacts with and assists staff, faculty, students, university departments and external agencies. This position will report to the Office of Equal Opportunity leadership team.The search team will begin reviewing applications as early as August 25th.Essential Functions
  • Facilitate search committee education and advise community partners on university and non-discrimination policies, equal employment opportunity procedures and federal and state regulations.
  • Assist with the administration of the University's equal opportunity/non-discrimination plans.
  • Coordinate EO Academy events, workshops and instructors. Create, obtain and distribute required instructional materials as well as communicate schedules and details.
  • Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies as directed by leadership to recruit employees into the EO Academy or other workshops.
  • Oversee scheduling of the EO Academy courses through the Canvas learning management system and videoconferencing platforms (i.e. Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.).
  • Communicate timely with University of Cincinnati employees, students and instructors via phone, written correspondence, or in person. Act as a liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations.
  • Process EO Academy enrollment, manage the gradebook, and answer routine inquiries regarding courses, schedules, and locations.
  • Oversee the room reservation process and maintenance of physical space and materials, which may include coordinating technical support, unlocking and locking training rooms, and tracking technical equipment.
  • May utilize HR information system and/or database to enter data and produce reports on training statistics, inventory levels, and assessments of the programs or instructors.
  • Develop, administer, and analyze assessments and evaluations. Compile statistics and prepare reports.
  • Provide operational support, frequently of a highly complex, compliance-based, and confidential nature, to the Office of Equal Opportunity staff.
  • Create and conduct seminars, classes, workshops or programs.
  • Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives. Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions and develop action steps for program improvement.
  • Maintain budget, prepare contracts, approve and monitor expenditures, prepare budget requests and financial reports.
  • 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.).
  • May serve on university-wide committees or assist with special projects.
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
  • Demonstrated experience providing administrative or operational support of a highly complex, compliance-based and confidential nature.
  • Demonstrated experience creating accessible, strategic communications, reports, websites, and other marketing materials.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and BenefitsUC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( ) Highlights include:Comprehensive Tuition RemissionUC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.Robust Retirement PlansAs a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.Real Work-Life BalanceUC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:Vacation and sick time11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parentsAdditional Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary up to $55,000 annually based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page atUC 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. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: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 .Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.REQ: 99663SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHEEqual Opportunity Program Manager, Office of Equal OpportunityDate: Aug 12, 2025Location:Cincinnati, OH, USFacility: Main Campus

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