University of Cincinnati
Program Manager, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Program Manager, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences
Job Overview
The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences (DEPHS), a world‑renowned institution for environmental health and public health research, is seeking an individual whose work has a strong affinity toward community outreach, health education, and environmental public health. This CEC program manager position serves as a community engagement specialist for the Community Engagement Core (CEC) of the Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health (C4H) and supports the mission of the Center. The C4Health is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is housed in the University of Cincinnati‑College of Medicine, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences. The successful candidate will engage with local community members and organizations, communicate exposure science and climate health information to the public, and serve as the liaison between CEC, C4H members and researchers, and the lay community. The individual will report directly to the co‑directors of the CEC and be responsive to guidance from the C4Health directors and core/project directors. They will serve as the point of contact for community members, advisory committees, and outreach personnel from other centers and projects, working closely and collaboratively with the C4Health program coordinator.
Essential Functions
Translate and disseminate Center research into environmental and climate public health knowledge for target audiences (community members, health care professionals, policy makers, etc.) to increase awareness and understanding of climate health.
Advance community engagement through different models in climate health, implementing citizen science practices, novel communication approaches and data disclosure.
Create and maintain CEC web page content and social media channels.
Foster multidirectional partnerships among C4Health scientists and target audiences.
Develop strong cross‑Center collaboration with other Centers to address community‑identified emerging climate issues.
Organize Climate Cafés, grow and maintain the CEC Community Advisory Board (CAB), advance the partnership with the Cincinnati Museum Center, and develop other community engagement opportunities.
Organize CEC and CAB meetings, manage students engaged in community‑centered climate health research, events, and projects.
Aid with center and CEC research project development and outreach.
Perform related duties based on programmatic need; some travel (such as attending the CEC/P20 annual conference), weekends, and weeknights may be expected.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of the education requirement.
Required Experience Three (3) years of relevant experience in areas related to environmental health science, climate health, health education, and/or public health.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Master’s degree in areas related to public health, health education, environmental health science, and/or climate health; familiarity with community/citizen engagement and outreach.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven organizational and networking skills, enthusiasm, energy and passion for environmental health, and the ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Social Media, and other communication tools.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include tuition remission, robust retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a wide range of comprehensive health coverage.
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 at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, 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 process.
Application Instructions 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 Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Essential Functions
Translate and disseminate Center research into environmental and climate public health knowledge for target audiences (community members, health care professionals, policy makers, etc.) to increase awareness and understanding of climate health.
Advance community engagement through different models in climate health, implementing citizen science practices, novel communication approaches and data disclosure.
Create and maintain CEC web page content and social media channels.
Foster multidirectional partnerships among C4Health scientists and target audiences.
Develop strong cross‑Center collaboration with other Centers to address community‑identified emerging climate issues.
Organize Climate Cafés, grow and maintain the CEC Community Advisory Board (CAB), advance the partnership with the Cincinnati Museum Center, and develop other community engagement opportunities.
Organize CEC and CAB meetings, manage students engaged in community‑centered climate health research, events, and projects.
Aid with center and CEC research project development and outreach.
Perform related duties based on programmatic need; some travel (such as attending the CEC/P20 annual conference), weekends, and weeknights may be expected.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of the education requirement.
Required Experience Three (3) years of relevant experience in areas related to environmental health science, climate health, health education, and/or public health.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Master’s degree in areas related to public health, health education, environmental health science, and/or climate health; familiarity with community/citizen engagement and outreach.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven organizational and networking skills, enthusiasm, energy and passion for environmental health, and the ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Social Media, and other communication tools.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include tuition remission, robust retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a wide range of comprehensive health coverage.
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 at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, 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 process.
Application Instructions 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 Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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