https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sat, 30 May 2026 09:05:07 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22304403/executive-assistant https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22304403/executive-assistant Cincinnati, Ohio, Great Parks is seeking a qualified professional for the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will support the CEO through schedule management, addressing phone inquiries, handling internal and external meeting requests, scheduling speaking engagements, and executive project management. The position also provides administrative support to the Board of Park Commissioners. This is an integral team member that will need to provide excellent customer service by phone and in person to our guests and be highly organized.   This is an onsite full-time position that will work primarily at the Great Parks’ Winton Center location. This position requires an 8-hour workday, with a flexible start time between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.   The successful candidate will:  Prepares correspondence, reports and other documents for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) including collection of documents provided by Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Division Chiefs.   Maintains CEO and other executive level files including prosecutor files and confidential files stored in the vault.   Prepares advance notification of Board meetings as required including notifying the media and the public. Sends request for agenda items to Division Chiefs and consolidates list of agenda items for CEO and COO review.   Prepares Board agenda and reports for CEO and COO review including items for General, Action, Monitoring Reports and General Reports. Coordinates with CEO and COO on Board meeting schedule, resolutions and donations. Coordinates with Division Chiefs on bid tabs, capital purchases and explanations of payment on the Bills & Payroll Resolution in response to Board questions.   Records Board of Park Commissioners mileage and reimbursement at year end. Serves as the Board contact for general questions or when CEO is not available.   Receives phone calls from the general public including specific calls directed to the CEO from Guest Relations. Redirects calls as necessary to appropriate Division Chiefs and staff. May include follow up on guest complaints and questions.   Distributes approved Request for CEO Permission and Project Requests.   Coordinates requests for donations directed to the CEO from outside organizations. Coordinates the receiving of donations directed to the CEO or Great Parks including correspondence and approval of donations and terms from Hamilton County Probate Judge.   Manages Park district membership accounts and annual renewals including but not limited to NACPRO, NRPA, OPRA, Cincinnati Chamber, African American Chamber, Hispanic Chamber, Farm Bureau, Mill Creek Alliance, Great Miami River Coalition, Vistage, Center for Local Government, and Green Umbrella.   Responsible for annual CEO correspondence and mailings including annual reports, specific reports and year-end cards. Updates the mailing list periodically to keep current including elected officials.   Prepares packets for CEO meetings including park district information, event literature, specific reports and motor vehicle permits.   Coordinates with Human Resources on regular updates to organizational charts and posts to employee intranet.   Performs variety of administrative duties to assist CEO in oversight of the park district including assembling data and information provided by multiple divisions and departments.   Coordinates arrangements for meetings and seminars for CEO, COO, and Division Chiefs. Schedules the CEO’s external and internal meetings using Outlook Calendar. Schedule’s locations for meetings and programs including room set up, audio visual needs, refreshments, and supplies. Organizes outside catering for meetings if necessary   Provides complex administrative research as needed on projects assigned by the CEO.   Works with the Marketing and Brand Strategy division to plan milestone events and meetings.   Works with the CEO in preparing annual budget and monitoring budget and purchase order balances, writes purchase orders and coordinates end-of-year purchase order carryover, runs reports from budgeting and financial software.   Maintains a purchasing card issued by the park district, keeps accurate expense records, and submits reports by required deadlines. Assists other staff with purchasing and budget questions.   Reviews RFPs and legal bids for consistency and compliance purposes, works with staff on scheduling RFP release to align with legal bid timelines and Board meeting schedule.   Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.   Performs job duties in accordance with Great Parks’ policies, procedures, and performance expectations.   Maintains confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.   Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.   Performs other job duties as assigned.    Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, public administration, or related field Five years’ administrative experience required. Three years of executive level administrative support preferred.   Additional Skills/Experience: Able to provide exceptional customer service Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills     Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.   License of Certification Requirements State Motor Vehicle Operators License which meets Great Parks’ current carrier guidelines. Wed, 27 May 2026 07:32:44 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22304404/director-of-information-technology https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22304404/director-of-information-technology Cincinnati, Ohio, Great Parks is looking for a collaborative and strategic Director of Information Technology to lead our award-winning Information Technology (IT) department. The IT department consists of many skillsets ranging from day-to-day support ticket resolution to website and software management to network infrastructure maintenance and backups. Individuals in these team roles have many combined years of experience in the IT industry and within Great Parks. As the Director of Information Technology (IT), you will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and digital innovation for the technology needs of Great Parks. This leadership role oversees all aspects of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems and database management, cybersecurity compliance, IT project portfolio management, and service delivery. There will be a strong focus on leading transformative initiatives that drive business value and operational efficiency. This role collaborates with the executive leadership team and plays a crucial role in shaping the organization’s future through effective use of technology. The successful candidate will perform the following: Maintains responsibility for the overall leadership and strategic and tactical direction of the Information Technology (IT) department. Manages in accordance with delegated authority, and Great Parks’ policies, applicable laws, and regulations.  Delegates job responsibilities, maintains effective organizational communications, and consistently follows sound management principles and practices. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s rules, policies, and applicable laws.  Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates performance of subordinate staff. Establishes priorities, performance requirements, and personal development targets that are connected to the organization’s goals, objectives, and initiatives; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.  Provides recommendations related to hiring and performance recognition; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies in conjunction with Human Resources.  Defines and executes the organization’s IT vision and strategy in alignment with business goals. Serves as a collaborator with the executive leadership team (LT), contributing to enterprise-wide planning and decision-making. Provides leadership to the LT-IT committee.  Champions innovation by researching and evaluating emerging technologies and presenting cost-benefit analyses and implementation strategies. Manages the team responsible for on-premises IT infrastructure including networks, physical and virtual servers, cybersecurity, access control, wireless systems, internet services, VOIP system and analog lines. Manages third-party information technology consultants including senior engineers, UX/UI designers, and others who assist with large, organization-wide initiatives and provide oversight on the architecture, maintenance, and support of physical and virtual server environments including attached storage arrays.  Directs the development and implementation of information technology and database backup systems (both on-premises and cloud-based) and disaster recovery systems including data retention and storage procedures. Ensures high availability, performance, and security of all systems and services. Governs daily IT operations including help desk support, issue resolution, prioritization, and escalation. Manages the oversight of multiple enterprise software systems and databases, including integration, performance, upgrades, and license compliance. Includes both on-premises and cloud-based (SaaS) applications.  Directs the interpretation of database processes, workflow, and business requirements to integrate with software design and capability including a high level of knowledge of database applications to ensure that technology is consistent with internal processes. Coordinates the development, implementation and management of a company-wide data analytics and business intelligence platform. Directs the IT project portfolio, including large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise-wide impact. Leads large enterprise level projects that have organizational impact (such as enterprise applications, website, integrations, data) to better support organizational goals of improved customer experience, organizational effectiveness and data collection.  Develops and maintains short and long-range strategic IT plans, including project requirements, phases, priorities, resources, etc., KPIs, documentation, communication strategies, and status reporting. Responsible for the creation, presentation to Budget Committee, and management of the IT department’s annual budget.  Ensures that funds are appropriately managed within budget including the establishment of lifecycle and replacement plans in line with industry best practices. Guides all IT procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and SLA compliance. Reviews and approves IT expenditures following organization financial policies.  Leads and mentors internal IT professionals and typically manages and collaborates with several external consultants at a given time.  Directs the implementation of an on-call support system for all Information Technology related systems including adjustment of scheduled hours and staffing to support other divisions. Fosters a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provides career development, performance feedback, and effective delegation.   Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required.  Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 7 years in a senior IT leadership role. Experience is similar to this position’s job responsibilities.  2 years of public sector experience preferred Demonstrated success in managing enterprise-level IT infrastructure, applications, and digital transformation initiatives. Strong experience in project/portfolio management and leading cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills. Industry certifications are highly desirable (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CISSP, Microsoft, AWS). Ability to submit a fingerprint check to successfully pass a criminal background check through the FBI and the Ohio BCI. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.   LICENSE OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines. Wed, 27 May 2026 07:36:51 -0400