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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.
About the University of Cincinnati's IDD Education Center
The University of Cincinnati’s IDD Education Center provides life-changing programs for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to further their education, independence, and life skills. Program participants reach their potential and find their purpose in a community that accepts and supports them to be the best they can be. The IDD Education Center embraces the University’s strategic direction of Next Lives Here, breaking boundaries and providing opportunities for employment, social connections, and life-long learning.
The Transition and Access Pathways (TAP) program is a full-time, four-year college experience for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). Aligned with the University of Cincinnati’s Next Lives Here strategic direction, TAP helps students grow through academic achievement, career readiness, personal development, and strong social connections.
Job Overview
Teach, design, manage, evaluate, and modify programs, courses, and interventions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Transition and Access Pathways (TAP) program. Primary focus area is the academic success of TAP students
Essential Functions
Program Management:
- Manage, design, develop, modify and present academic programs and extracurricular activities including annual Summer Workshop.
- Collect, monitor, and maintain, student and program specific data and prepare related reports.
- Teaching: Up to 50% of annual workload can be teaching, including the planning, development, and implementation of courses and adjunct support. Primary focus: Academic Support.
Academic Advising:
- Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate individualized interventions and recommendations for academic pathway.
- Conduct weekly student check-ins. Provide guidance on academic, career, and personal matters.
- Support may include developing and implementing evidence-based interventions or referral to university, local, or other agency resources, as well as supporting students through educational transition processes (orientation, transition, graduation).
- Student Worker Supervision: May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to student workers, graduate assistants, and other volunteers working as academic coaches.
Partnerships:
- Act as liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations. This may include monthly meetings and/or quarterly training. Specific relationships managed may include UC Admissions, UC Accessibility Resources, faculty teaching elective courses and/or researchers.
- Host weekly office hours for partners.
- Host weekly office hours for partners.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements
Required Experience
- One (1) year of program coordination experience, particularly with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Experience as an Intervention Specialist
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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:
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 range for this position is between $36,635.04 - $53,000.00 based on qualifications.
- 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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