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Program Director, IMPACT Innovation Current 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 more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 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, worldwide 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. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. About the University of Cincinnati About the IDD Education Center The mission of the IDD Education Center is to foster quality life experiences for people with disabilities through innovative research, education, and services. The IDD Education Center Core Values are: 1. We inspire positive change 2. We promote self-determination and self-advocacy 3. We build relationships of trust 4. We are dedicated to research and evidence based practice 5. We see and value each other's humanity. UC's IDD Education Center programs support transition age youth and adults with a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover and fulfill their purpose. Transition services are about more than managing life on campus. These services are essential for empowering young people and adults to realize their full potential and taking their places in the world - a world that is enriched through their contributions. IMPACT Innovation offers adults significantly affected by autism a year-round program that includes lifelong learning, healthy living, and vocational exploration through an inclusive experience on the UC campus. IMPACT Innovation was created in response to state and federal government initiatives to increase integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. With the dedicated support from Impact Autism, other generous donors, waiver funding, and private pay options, IMPACT Innovation is able to provide adults 22 years of age and older meaningful employment opportunities and quality life experiences in inclusive settings which ultimately leads to more independent and fulfilled lives. Our strategic priorities include expanding enrollment; improving programming; being a national model for other programs and a training ground for future professionals. Job Overview Under general supervision from the Director of the IDD Education Center, the Program Director will direct, design, develop and manage the IMPACT Innovation Program. Specific areas of focus include managing and collaborating with three direct reports focused on meaningful programming in the areas of education, vocation, independent living, health and wellness, behavioral intervention, and non-medical transportation. Other primary responsibilities include: maintain rapport with Service and Support Administrators (SSA) and other agency staff; help develop and review Individual Support Plans; maintaining quality and compliance measures; work with Business Manager to manage budget, make strategic decisions, hire and train all student worker staff. May include some night and weekend hours, and driving (non-medical transportation). Essential Functions Oversee the planning and management of daily programing. Direct team of professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers, oversee group programs and provide instruction. Perform needs assessment by evaluating programs