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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