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Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Internal Number: 102569-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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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 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
About UC Blue Ash
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. At UC Blue Ash, we value the wide-ranging experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio, fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award, and, in 2025, earned national recognition for student opportunity and success by being named an ?Opportunity College? by the American Council on Education and Carnegie Foundation. This distinction is awarded to institutions that serve as national models for advancing student success.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for our Executive Staff Assistant in our Academic Support Department.
The Executive Staff Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the Dean?s Office Suite, providing administrative and operational support to the Academic Affairs team. This role is responsible for coordinating daily activities, ensuring efficient office operations, and supporting departmental initiatives. The Executive Staff Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Academic Affairs.
This will be a position with 83% full-time equivalency (FTE). This is an hourly, benefits eligible position. The candidate would only work 10 out of 12 months of the year, 40 hours per week. Each year, work would begin the first Monday in August and end the last Friday in May with no scheduled hours during June and July. This position is not eligible for visa or green card sponsorship.
Essential Functions
- Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk of the Dean?s Suite, assisting faculty, staff, students, and visitors through phone and in-person interactions.
- Manage and coordinate scheduling for Academic Affairs staff, including meetings and events.
- Review and approve campus event location requests according to college guidelines.
- Coordinate and order catering for departmental events and meetings.
- Maintain and update department websites to ensure accurate and current information.
- Purchase office supplies and manage inventory for the department.
- Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
One (1) year of relevant work experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to learn and effectively use UC Systems such as 25Live, Catalyst, UC Flex, and Concur.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process Information
Applicants must supply the following items. Applicants can also attach documents to the "Additional Documents" section if needed.
- Cover letter that describes how you are uniquely qualified for this position.
- CV/resume.
- A list of at least three (3) references including contact information.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $20.00 to $21.00 an Hour
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
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
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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