Location: Victory Parkway Campus, Cincinnati, OH, US

Req ID: 43002

 Background

The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The university is built upon a strong interdisciplinary research culture that encourages collaboration across colleges

The University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center (UCESC) has functioned as an independent service center within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) at the University of Cincinnati since 1996. UCESC provides research, evaluation, assessment, and consulting services to equip clients and partners to make data-informed decisions for accountability, continuous quality improvement, program planning, and program and policy development. UCESC employs a collaborative model and has provided comprehensive services to schools and school districts, higher education, professional development providers, community partners, and health-related and social service organizations. 

Please use the following link: http://www.uc.edu/hr/benefits.html for more information about the university's benefits plans, benefits summaries, as well as information about employee discounts, professional training, and much more.

Position Description

The University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center (UCESC) is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our evaluation and applied research team. The Senior Research Associate (SRA) will participate in the development, coordination and execution of applied research as well as program and policy evaluations in education, human services, public health, and other related fields. 

 The SRA will lead and collaborate on proposals; provide research, program and policy evaluation expertise to university faculty and staff as well as local, regional, state, and federal organizations; and conduct all aspects of studies (e.g., idea generation, instrument development, research design, data analysis, report and publication writing, and presentations).The SRA will participate as a member of applied research and evaluation project teams, actively promote and contribute to the Center’s continuous improvement, and initiate business development, including proposal writing. Securing funding to support the existing and new research and evaluation agendas is a major responsibility of an SRA.

Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated expertise in quantitative data analysis (e.g., higher level statistical modeling), data visualization, biostatistics and research methods including study design and proposal development.   

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include conducting research to evaluate the effectiveness of local, state, and federal educational, public health, and social justice projects (proposal development, project management, data analysis, and findings dissemination).

Specific responsibilities will include the following: research and evaluation design; data collection and cleaning; data analysis; creation of evaluation reports and/or other deliverables; and formulation of recommendations for improving program effectiveness. The SRA will actively engage with research partners from a variety of academic disciplines, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities to conduct local, state, and federal evaluation projects to inform continuous improvement and provide avenues for further research and evaluation. Responsibilities will also include leading team-based projects and training initiatives along with working with graduate and undergraduate assistants as needed for project work.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in statistics, health sciences, data sciences, demography, economics, political science, psychology, public policy, sociology, or a related field at time of appointment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate with persons possessing a wide range of data expertise.
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Thrives in a team environment and values personal growth.
• Ability to contribute to the initiation of business development and proposal writing.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, and R) and data management software.
• Experience with academic and technical writing in applied and academic contexts.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Ideal Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral or master’s degree in statistics, health sciences, data sciences, demography, economics, political science, psychology, public policy, sociology, or a related field at time of appointment; experience and education must be in a related field.
• Four (4) or more years of a leadership role within an organization.
• Five (5) or more years demonstrated experience in project management.
• Five (5) or more years demonstrated experience in conducting program evaluation, measurement, or assessment.
• Identification of funding opportunities and successful proposal writing history.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R) and data management software.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze small to large datasets.
• Familiarity with qualitative and/ or mixed methods research methods.
• Proficiency with either (1) geographic information (GIS) software or (2) interactive data visualization software.

NOTE:  Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Based on the nature of this position and the available funding for this position, the university is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas

Application Procedure:

Please visit our website to complete the online application. The following are required to be attached / included:

1. Cover letter: Please describe reason for interest in the position.
2. CV or resume. Include employment dates, and full or part-time status.
3. Professional references: Three professional references, one of them a current or former supervisor. Include names, business title, and contact information.
4. Writing Sample: All submitted samples will be held in confidence.
5. Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
6. Evaluation and Research statement.

 PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS BEFORE CONFIRMING SUBMISSION. Once you have confirmed submission of documents, you CANNOT go back and attach more documents.

Incompletes applications will not be considered.

 REQ ID: 43002

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

To apply:

 https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=43002&company=UCPROD&username=

 or visit https://jobs.uc.edu/ and search for requisition 43002.

Director of Center for Holocaust Survivors – Aging and Caregiver Services

Since 1943, Jewish Family Service has played a vital role in responding to the constantly changing challenges and stresses of everyday life experienced by individuals and families in Greater Cincinnati.

Requirements

• Excellent  oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Master’s degree

Preferred

• MSW, Licensed Social Worker (State of Ohio), LISW or LISW-S
• Previous work with the elderly
• Experience managing people
• Knowledge of the Holocaust, person-centered trauma informed care, cultural competence and work with vulnerable populations.
• Computer skills required which include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); knowledge of Efforts to Outcomes (social work database)

Jessica Sarama

Talent Acquisition Manager

Shared Business Services

Administered by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

P 513-985-1507 C 513-201-7525

Strengthening Jewish Cincinnati

JewishCincinnati.org/strengthening

The Associate, Community Change is responsible for supporting the Community Impact Team to achieve the team’s shared outcomes in alignment with the overall Community Impact Opportunity Agenda. Fully participate as a member of assigned project teams by demonstrating shared accountability for deliverables, participating in decision-making, communicating progress and challenges, proactively managing conflicts, and modeling a team culture of shared learning and accountability. In addition to supporting team goals,  may also lead 1-2 projects per year. Responsibilities may shift to adapt to new learnings and strategy. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Participate as a team member to support the Family Centered Innovation Network to drive shared community efforts to meet holistic needs of low-income families.
• Participate in 1-2 additional project teams within Community Impact to help achieve the team’s shared outcomes in alignment with the overall Community Impact Opportunity Agenda.
• Manage relationships with agency and community partners and support capacity building of those partners.
• Execute assigned activities and demonstrate shared accountability for deliverables.
• Demonstrate open communications about progress and challenges.
• Utilize the team’s project management tools/process/platforms.
• Proactively surface and manage conflicts on the team towards a productive resolution.
• Help develop a learning culture on the team to try new things, regularly reflect on what’s working and what’s not, pivot based on learnings, and share lessons learned.
• Team assignments will be made based on need, strengths, and interests;  identify own strengths to contribute to the team.
• Demonstrate adaptability and agility in balancing multiple and shifting activities and priorities.
• While 50-80% of an Associate’s responsibilities may be clearly defined, considerable time will be kept flexible to adapt and shift towards emerging needs.
• May also serve as a lead for a smaller project team to develop goals and workplans, share decision-making and accountability for deliverables, communicate progress within and across teams, surface and manage conflicts, and intentionally develop the culture of the team towards shared learning and accountability. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of professional work experience in community organizations, community planning or related human service field desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong project management & time management skills.
• Adaptability and agility in balancing multiple and shifting activities and priorities.
• Personal attributes: results driven, resilient, collaborative, tolerant of ambiguity, optimistic, possesses sense of urgency, humble, adaptable, entrepreneurial, inclusive, and courageous..

Applicants should apply by Thursday, January 23, 2020 via the link below: 

http://www.uwgc.org/about-us/careers?gnk=job&gni=8a78839e6f7d87e7016f81b587bb24ba&gns=Leadership+Council 

UWGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Community Engagement Coordinator

Part-Time: Up to 25 hrs per week; some early evening hours required each week, and some weekend hours required each month. Potential to move to full-time hours in the future.

Reports to: Jean Hodge, Program Manager

Salary: $15/hr.
Location: Cincinnati, OH (1400 State Ave. 45204)

Start Day: 2/3/2020

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

About: Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank (SCDB) and Tidal Babe Period Bank (TB) partner with local social service agencies to provide free diapers and period supplies to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for basic hygiene items. Our mission is to eliminate the existence of diaper need and period poverty in our community so that all people have a chance to be healthy, happy, and safe.  We were started in October of 2015 and have been experiencing rapid growth and success since then.

Description: The Community Engagement Coordinator will be an outgoing, energetic addition to our staff who will oversee the recruitment, organization, training, and engagement of all volunteers for our programs. They will work closely with our Program Manager to ensure volunteers are being best utilized to get our products out to partner agencies on time. This staff member will also be the primary representative from our organization at community events where we’re asked to have a presence. The final piece of this role involves helping to run our organization’s social media channels, including sourcing, organizing, and posting content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. This role will also write occasional blog posts for the website and provide content for the monthly newsletter.

Skills needed:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple duties and priorities in deadline-intensive situations
• Experience with Excel
• Experience with Google Drive
• The ability to handle conflict, confrontation, and uncomfortable situations head-on and with grace
• Should be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs short distances, be on feet for extended periods of time standing and walking
• Able to flourish in a creative team environment as well as operate independently
• Demonstrated ability for public speaking and delivering a compelling message (which would be about our organization’s history, growth, mission, and goals)
• Outgoing personality. If you’re into different personality tests, these are the profiles that we feel might be most successful in this role:
  • DiSC: i (primary or secondary)
  • Myers Briggs: E (S or N) FP
  • Enneagram: 2, 3, 7 (7 best match)
• A strong interest in helping ease childhood poverty issues in our city by learning and engaging with our mission
• Ability to teach others how to do a specific volunteer role
• Ability to demonstrate and uphold our core values (Advocacy, Engagement, Inclusion, Innovation, and Respect)

Schedule and Flexibility: Hours will be done primarily at the SCDB warehouse, and will generally be spread over 3-4 days of the week. Some early evening hours are required each week and Saturday hours are required each month.  We are closed between Dec. 24^th and Jan 1^st.

Breakdown of responsibilities:

65% -- Volunteer Coordination: Work with interested individuals, companies, and groups, to schedule volunteer shifts. This usually includes emails and phone calls, as well as setting up shifts in our online database. Train and oversee volunteers while coordinating with our Program Manager to ensure partner agency product orders are filled on time.

15% -- Social Media Coordination: Sourcing, organizing, and posting content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Write occasional blog posts for the website and provide content for the monthly newsletter.

10% -- Community Outreach: Occasionally attend events in the community where a SCDB booth or presence is requested. Network, meet community members, and share our mission and services.

5% -- Volunteer Appreciation: Organize volunteer appreciation events annually, as well as create and send out regular volunteer newsletters.

5% -- Administrative: Collecting, inputting, and organizing data related to volunteers

Benefits: This position is an opportunity to join a new and quickly-growing nonprofit in Cincinnati’s Lower Price Hill community. We have recently moved to a brand-new, expanded warehouse facility. Our board of directors, staff, donors, and volunteers are very hands-on and energized around the success of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank. A flexible schedule, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, and company holidays are offered as well.

To Apply: Email resume to info@sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Provides crisis intervention and support, advocacy, information, and referral to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking. This includes telephone, written, hospital, court, face-to-face and support group advocacy and crisis intervention. Works consistently within the mission, vision, and values of the Agency. Services Butler County. See full job description at womenhelpingwomen.org. If interested, submit completed application, resume and cover letter to HR@womenhelpingwomen.org.

Warehouse Assistant/Delivery Driver – Job Description

Position Title:  Warehouse Assistant/Driver

Status:                      Part-time, hourly

Supervises:               None 

Supervised by:          Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Cincinnati Community ToolBank is looking for a driven individual to support delivery within its Tool Lending Program. This position requires loading, unloading, driving and executing transportation plans for delivery and pick up of tool orders & donated items.  This position will also assist within the warehouse with processing and organizing items.

 Essential Functions:

Pick-up and Delivery

• Safely drive 14’ box truck to pick-up and delivery locations
• Load and unload tools, equipment, and other donated items, safely securing items for transport
• Complete and return all paperwork
• Fuel truck as needed
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.
• Possess thorough knowledge of traffic laws and be adept at defensive driving.
• Plan the delivery or pick up route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment.

 Warehouse

• Organize donations in the warehouse
• Assess the quality of donations to determine if they are acceptable for donation
• Assist with assessing retail tool values
• Break up unusable donations for disposal or recycling
• Assist with conducting physical inventory counts
• Clean the facility as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 Customer Service/Internal Communications

• Positive and polite interactions with member agencies, volunteers and donors
• Communicate with internal staff on schedule and warehouse needs
• Work as a team to fulfill the mission of the organization

  Skills and Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Greater Cincinnati area and ability to follow GPS directions
• Knowledge of tools and equipment is preferred
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Good organizational ability
• Computer literacy and ability to learn POS software
• Effective communication skills

 Education/Experience:  

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Must pass a DOT physical and drug test
• Experience driving a straight truck, no CDL required

 Physical & Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, file, speak, write, type, and see
• will compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, negotiate, and interpret
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• is required to use hands for typing, simple grasping, and fine manipulations
• is regularly required to bend, squat, climb and reach
• must have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights up to 80 pounds
• is involved in activities around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases