Associate ToCurrent UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.Job OverviewThe Strategic Programs & Initiatives (SP&I) unit in the University of Cincinnati Office of Research provides the critical infrastructure that UC faculty and students require to take their ideas to the next level; collaborate freely across colleges and disciplines; fuse fruitful research partnerships with clinical, government, community, and corporate partners; and be more competitive for high value awards and fellowships recognized as particularly prestigious by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Top American Research Universities (TARU) and the Center for Measuring University Performance (CMUP). SPI advances scientific exploration, creative expression, and the production of new knowledge.Often handling sensitive information and complex tasks, the Associate To position plays a pivotal role in 1. The high-level management of the calendar and workflow of the Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR): Strategic Programs & Initiatives, and 2. The administration of select strategic programs within the portfolio of the AVPR. The position ensures Office of Research leadership advances and achieves Next Lives Here, Research2030, and Urban Futures Pathway goals and objectives.The SP&I Associate To will be responsible for administering select programs in the Urban Futures Pathway-The Society & Culture (S&C) initiative including but not limited to the new Urban Futures Pathway Fellowship program, The DEI in Research program, the UC Coalition for Change' program, the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) program, the 'National Humanities Alliance' (NHA) program, and the University Industry Partnership program (UIDP).The SP&I Associate To is both administrative and participatory as both are necessary to ensure program success and deliverables are in alignment with and advance Next Lives Here, Research2030, and Urban Futures Pathway goals and objectives.This position requires someone who has critical thinking skills, organizational skills, project management skills, and executive level communication skills.Essential FunctionsPerform 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 developmen