Office Manager, UC Human Resources, On-Site
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 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 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 $88.8 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
The University of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for an Office Manager. The Office Manager will report directly to the CHRO providing leadership-level support and serving as a key member of the Office of Human Resources support team. The Office Manager will function as the frontline liaison for the office, receiving all visitors and interacting with university students, faculty, and staff with the highest professional standards. This role will oversee and manage the front desk and its student associates. The selected candidate will provide targeted administrative support, managing calendars for key personnel, assisting with the planning and execution of various complex activities requiring confidentiality and the ability to work independently with sound judgment, discretion, and a sense of urgency.
This position requires someone who has critical thinking skills, organizational skills, project management skills, and executive level communication skills.
This position is full-time and 100% on-site.
Essential Functions
- Support the daily operational and administrative functions for the Office of Human Resources.
- Manage front desk student associate staffing, schedules, and overall front desk operations.
- Serve as office manager and primary resource for multiple team members and represent the office to internal and external audiences by timely providing accurate information and handling routine inquiries directly.
- Screen and evaluate incoming and outgoing correspondence (including phone calls, email, and other communications), manage their distribution, and respond appropriately.
- Schedule, coordinate, and support logistics for meetings, speaking engagements, special events, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare complex reports and itineraries; manage complex active calendars; track and monitor project statuses.
- Monitor budgets; reconcile procurement cards; prepare reimbursements for university-approved expenses; monitor supplies and order inventory.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
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.
Some positions may require experience in university administration.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Teams collaboration 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. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
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 at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
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. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-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 Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Office Manager, UC Human Resources, On-Site
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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