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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
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.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurosurgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.
As one of the first surgical training programs in the country, UC continues to drive the direction in our field. Since 1948, University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery has been the academic resource and leader for the region.
Our faculty consists of experts in every subspecialty of neurosurgery, providing residents with an in-depth understanding of any path they may want to pursue. Residents seek out our department for the depth and breadth they know they will receive. From a renowned cadaveric dissection lab to unlimited research opportunities, neurosurgery residents at the University of Cincinnati know they will have the resources to push themselves and the department to the next level.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Associate To to join our dynamic Neurosurgery team at the University of Cincinnati. The Associate To will perform a variety of responsible administrative and staff support functions for a designated University official while serving as a key contributor to the department's daily operations and strategic initiatives.
This is a full-time position located on the University of Cincinnati's Clifton Campus (Academic Health Center/Medical Campus). The position requires an in-office presence five days per week and is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and enjoys working collaboratively with faculty, staff, trainees, and institutional leadership.
Essential Functions
- Perform responsible administrative staff functions for a designated university official, frequently of a confidential nature, concerning administrative activities of substantial complexity.
- Recommend the development of operating policies and procedures, advise and assist administrator in policy and strategy formulation.
- Prepare responses to inquiries.
- Identify and review problem areas such as staffing levels, operating procedures, budgetary support, etc.
- Review and evaluate proposals concerning operational activities of designated units.
- Maintain liaison with designated unit directors and administrators, as well as external offices and agencies to insure conformity to external policies and procedures.
- Prepare memos, speeches, and position statements, as required.
- Represent designated administrator, as needed, with moderate authority to make commitments on administrative policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of budget request and narrative, as required.
- Interview and recommend the employment of support staff.
- May provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Understand and assist in the administration of institutional processes such as ARPT, Credentialing, Annual Evaluations, and Call Schedules.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
- Four (4) years of experience in a related field. Experience may require one (1) year supervision.
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. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
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.
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