The University of Cincinnati is a leading urban public research university committed to student success and community transformation. They are seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Johnson Investment Institute by coordinating events, managing communications, 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
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Company Overview
Nicsa is involved in the development, implementation, and enhancement of practices in all aspects of the global asset management industry. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.nicsa.org.