Provost Fellow and Emeriti Executive Director, Emeriti Association and Center
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Management
Posted on May 18, 2023
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors - http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch ofNext Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.
Job Overview
Advancement and Undergraduate Affairs, with supervision and oversight from the Board of the Emeriti Association. It is a half-time position with responsibilities that continue during the summer, and for which some additional compensation may be negotiated.
The overarching goal of the position is to stimulate continued academic engagement of the Emeriti with the university, and to integrate these engagements into support of the University's Strategic Direction. Through the Emeriti Center and with direction from the Emeriti Board, the Executive Director supports and manages programs to accomplish these engagements and devises strategies for assessing and documenting their impact. The Executive Director also works on building connections between the Emeriti Association and Center and the wider university, including faculty in all the colleges and their respective Deans.
Primary Essential Functions
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Academic positions will require specific educational credentials and experience related to the program for which the position is responsible.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Master's Degree
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Applicants need to provide a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vita, and contacts for two references that the committee will solicit separately. Application review begins May 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
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.
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).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
REQ:92565
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch ofNext Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.
Job Overview
Advancement and Undergraduate Affairs, with supervision and oversight from the Board of the Emeriti Association. It is a half-time position with responsibilities that continue during the summer, and for which some additional compensation may be negotiated.
The overarching goal of the position is to stimulate continued academic engagement of the Emeriti with the university, and to integrate these engagements into support of the University's Strategic Direction. Through the Emeriti Center and with direction from the Emeriti Board, the Executive Director supports and manages programs to accomplish these engagements and devises strategies for assessing and documenting their impact. The Executive Director also works on building connections between the Emeriti Association and Center and the wider university, including faculty in all the colleges and their respective Deans.
Primary Essential Functions
- Integrate Emeriti Association activities into supporting the University's Strategic Direction;
- Report at monthly meetings of the Emeriti Board and work closely with them through the president of the Emeriti Association;
- Maintain and improve communications with emeriti, including:
- Participate in planning, managing and attending most Association-sponsored events;
- Work closely with the Emeriti Board president and committee chairs to aid in carrying out the responsibilities of the Board and implementing the Goals and Vision Statement of the Emeriti Association;
- Connect with College Deans to increase awareness of Association activities, and to encourage interactions and activities with emeriti, including activities relevant to supporting faculty retirement decisions;
- Work with the Emeriti Board president and treasurer to manage the annual budget;
- Conduct periodic surveys of emeriti and respond to their concerns and interests where possible;
- Supervise and guide student interns/workers hired by the Association;
- Submit a plan each year describing the priorities and goals for the Executive Director's term, reflecting the Association's needs and priorities, and consistent with the Director's talents and vision for the Center;
- Attend on-campus presentations for Emeriti and active faculty, and provide archival video and audio recordings of said events for accessible viewing on the Emeriti (YouTube) website.
- Collaborate with the UC Foundation to promote donations from Emeriti to the University;
- Develop ongoing relationships with Emeriti Colleges and other Retiree Organizations around the country.
- To be either a current, active UC faculty member, an active or retired UC staff member, or an emeritus/emerita UC faculty member;
- To have an appreciation and understanding of the diversity of faculty among the various colleges of the university, and the diversity of roles they play, based upon experiences working with them;
- To recognize the value of active engagement between retired faculty and the University, and be motivated to support and extend this reciprocal interaction;
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Academic positions will require specific educational credentials and experience related to the program for which the position is responsible.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Master's Degree
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Applicants need to provide a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vita, and contacts for two references that the committee will solicit separately. Application review begins May 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
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).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
REQ:92565
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN