The University of Cincinnati

Assistant Director Learning Services, Office of Innovation

The University of Cincinnati$72K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of program support or project management experience
  • Experience in innovation delivery or related field
  • Exceptional organizational and coordination skills
  • Ability to lead and manage diverse projects and teams

Responsibilities

  • Own logistics and coordination for Learning Lab experiences
  • Assist in designing and facilitating immersive learning workshops
  • Build and manage a pipeline of learning opportunities through outreach
  • Track and report the value of learning experiences quantitatively and qualitatively
  • Drive collaboration to meet client learning needs on time and on budget
  • Develop new immersive learning experiences based on identified trends
  • Supervise co-op/intern students and provide staff management oversight

Benefits

  • Comprehensive tuition remission for employees and dependents
  • Robust retirement plans with significant UC contributions
  • Generous work-life balance with vacation and numerous holidays
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description
Assistant Director Learning Services, Office of Innovation

Posting Start Date: 8/10/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Job Overview

Enable and deliver a broad range of high-quality value-added CID Learning Lab experiences for Cincinnati Innovation District Partners and Allies.

Essential Functions

  • Own logistics and coordination with CID Partners to create an effortless on-ramp to Learning Lab experiences.
  • Assist with the design and facilitation of immersive learning experiences for CID Partners and Allies, including workshops, retreats, sprints, and studios.
  • Help build the Learning Lab opportunity pipeline through client outreach to match needs and learning opportunities.
  • Engage in enrichment experiences to broaden skill set and role model a learning culture for the CID Partners and Allies.
  • Lead project management of learning experiences, including securing support resources (e.g. coordinating with external experts, operations, etc.), to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality experiences that exceed partner expectations.
  • Drive collaboration, engagement, and accountability to align solutions for client learning needs that are achieved on schedule, on budget, and meet/exceed expectations.
  • Foster relationships with leading UC faculty and staff as subject matter experts and content providers for learning experiences
  • Create and prototype new immersive learning experiences based on trends, opportunities, and needs identified.
  • Track and report the value of experiences through qualitative and quantitative assessments.
  • Provide support for the Learning Lab team to deliver event logistics and post-experience wrap-up, including retrospective reflection and expense reporting.
  • Advise leadership on issues, opportunities, and best practices associated with client relationship management and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Support Learning Lab leadership on tasks related to their responsibilities.
  • Manage co-op/intern students for support of the Learning Lab.
  • 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.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.


Required Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Nine (9) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements


Required Experience

Five (5) years of program support, project management, innovation delivery or related experience

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: $72,400 - $90,000 annually dependent on candidate experience.

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.

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 [email protected].

REQ: 103559

About The University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is a public research university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was founded in 1819 and is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati. UC offers over 300 degree programs across 14 colleges and schools. The university is known for its co-op program, which allows students to gain work experience while studying. UC is also known for its research in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and law. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
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