Job Description
Unit Operations Manager, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 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, global 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.
Job Overview
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati invites candidates to apply for the position of Unit Operations Manager. The Unit Operations Manager is expected to support the department's operation and provide administrative services leadership under the direct supervision of the MME Department Head.
Essential Functions
* Manage, develop, implement, and assist with the administration of goals to achieve strategic objectives; assume management responsibility for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with primary business operations and/or corporate relations that have significant impact within the business function.
* Develop and enhance industry partnerships and facilitate MME External Advisory Board activities.
* Facilitate graduate student recruiting efforts and oversee operations of new educational initiatives (e.g. NSF REU, NSF ExLENT, SuperRAPIDS, etc.).
* Support faculty and staff searches and new faculty on-boarding process.
* Coordinate MME marketing, communications, alumni relations and fundraising initiatives.
* 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.
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.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting - Continuously
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
Hearing, listening - Often
Talking - Often
Pulling, pushing - Seldom
Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Standing - Not Required
Walking -Not Required
Bending - Not Required
Stooping - Not Required
Climbing stairs/ladders - Not Required
Kneeling, squatting - Not Required
Crouching - Not Required
Crawling - Not Required
Reaching overhead - Not Required
Shoveling - Not Required
Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Not Required
Lifting - over 50 pounds - Not Required
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 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.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Unit Operations Manager, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Date:
Mar 15, 2024
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility:
Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment:
Academic, Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Education, Engineering, Operations
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
