Program Coordinator, Johnson Investment Institute, Carl H Lindner College of Business
The University of Cincinnati is a leading urban public research university seeking a Program Coordinator for the Johnson Investment Institute. The role involves coordinating events, managing communications and marketing, and providing administrative support to enhance student success and strengthen industry partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial and administrative support for Institute activities (e.g., budget tracking, reconciliations, invoices, purchasing)
- Plan, coordinate, and execute Institute events and programs including symposiums, speaker series, competitions, industry events, advisory board activities, and training sessions; manage space reservations, catering, speaker logistics (travel and accommodations), venue setup, and A/V or technology support
- Initiate and process contracts, purchase orders, and related documentation for events and activities
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for Institute activities including email campaigns, event promotions, web content updates, social media management, and creation of promotional materials (flyers, programs, announcements)
- Serve as primary liaison for students, faculty, staff, alumni, external partners, corporate sponsors, and campus departments. Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals and coordinate cross-departmental collaborations
- Maintain organized records, databases, mailing lists and documentation; track deadlines and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
- Coordinate and support two student accelerator programs (Private Capital Accelerator and Investment Management Accelerator)
- Perform related duties as assigned; job duties may evolve based on Institute needs
Skills
- 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
- Experience planning events and managing logistics
- Experience with financial administration (budget tracking, reconciliations, purchasing)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in higher education or with student-facing programs preferably in business school or finance-related program
- Experience with systems such as UCFlex, Concur, or PACE
- Knowledge of investment management industry terminology and practices
- Demonstrated commitment to creating positive, high-quality experiences for all Institute stakeholders including students, speakers, partners, and event participants
Benefits
- Comprehensive Tuition Remission
- Robust Retirement Plans
- Real Work-Life Balance
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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