Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “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, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

Working closely with the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and Events, the Program Manager shares primary oversight for the management and facilitation of the Intramural Sports and Events programs, schedule development and facilitation, program safety and risk management, and program marketing and social media. Secondary oversight includes development, delivery, and oversight of equipment and expenditure budgets. The Program Manager is responsible for officials and event staff hiring, payroll, student development and on and off field training. The Program Manager may need to assist in officiating and game management on an intermittent basis as needed.

 

A vital component of this position is a demonstrated ability to work autonomously with initiative, critical and creative thinking, as well as a strong commitment to student development, collaboration, and customer service. Additionally, this position has significant staff, administrative and personnel responsibilities and will serve on departmental committees and work teams.

 

This position includes the ability for a hybrid work schedule with up to a 20% work from home option.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and delivery of the intramural sports leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and develop student officials in league sports and assist with the development and oversight of Intramural Supervisor staff.
• Develop and update individual sport officials training and rules per sport including, basketball, flag football, volleyball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, kickball, wallyball, tennis, racquetball, spikeball, and pickleball.
• Create and publish league and tournament schedules and playoff brackets.
• Conduct player disciplinary meetings as needed.
• Research and propose new leagues, tournaments and/or events based on student feedback and available indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Provide on-site supervision and program/personnel evaluation on a routine basis.
• Provide fiscal oversight in achieving intramural sports and events operating budgets. Monitor monthly, quarterly and annual financial targets for revenue and expense budgets.
• Complete hiring, onboarding and separation processes and reconcile bi-weekly payroll for assigned staff.
• Coordinate intramural sports and events facility needs with internal and external partners.
• Support and deliver marketing ideas and materials including social media posts and website updates.
• Expand summer programming in leagues, tournaments and events that enhance student engagement.
• Contribute to monthly reports and gather program data on monthly, semester and annual basis. 
• Assist with various department responsibilities related to emergency action plan preparation and execution, safety/risk management, marketing, student development, special events, etc.
• Facilitate ongoing, comprehensive training and development of Officials and Supervisor staff. Ensure required certifications are earned and maintained.

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 experience in intramural sports programming/operations/management or related area.
• One (1) year of staff supervision.
• Experience training, developing and evaluating sport officials and/or event staff.
• Experience working with event or special event programming.
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours, including outdoors.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid Instructor certification. Must be certified within 6 (six) months of employment.
• Previous experience managing and facilitating intramural and/or events and managing indoor and outdoor leagues.
• Knowledge of sport rules, and experience officiating several sports including flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and softball.
• Knowledge of various related systems, including IMLeagues, Rec Automation, SubItUp, Connect 2 Concepts (C2C), Canva, Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, assess alternatives, render consistent and logical decisions.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $46,000-$50,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

 

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

REQ: 96744 

 

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