About Us
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati 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.” At UC, we thrive on academic excellence, a vibrant campus culture, and an innovative spirit. We are a community of over 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff, and 350,000+ living alumni. UC is a hub of energy and growth, nestled in the City of Cincinnati, which is consistently ranked as a top destination for new college graduates.
UC is known as the birthplace of Co-Op education and is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation for co-ops and internships by U.S. News Best Colleges 2023. Today, Cincinnati’s classroom extends to nearly every corner of the globe, from co-ops at Fortune 500 companies to trailblazing experiences in places like China, Morocco, and South America. UC students earn a collective $88 million annually working for thousands of employers including GE Aviation, Disney, Toyota, Kroger, Procter & Gamble and many more.
The University of Cincinnati is powered by a total annual FY23 budget of $1.85 billion and an endowment of $1.8 billion (among the top 25 public universities in the U.S., and 79th largest in U.S. and Canada). The University has a regional economic impact of $10.6 billion – and statewide, UC increases the economic base by $22.7 billion. Equally importantly, at UC we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and close-knit community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our campus is renowned for its dynamic atmosphere where students, faculty and staff come together as a supportive family. UC employees are given lots of flexibility with hybrid work options and multiple beautiful campus locations. The University values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our students, faculty and staff. To celebrate those values, UC hosts a variety of Employee Resource Groups including The Disabled Faculty and Staff Association. https://www.uc.edu/about/provost/associations/disabled-faculty-staff.html Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at UC, creating an environment where innovation flourishes and opportunities abound.
In 2023, UC officially entered the Big 12 athletic conference. Following in 2024, the University launched the inaugural Adaptive Sports program so that every student who comes to UC who wants to participate in some kind of athletic program can do that. https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2024/10/uc-launches-adaptive-sports-program.html Future plans include launching adaptive club sports, with a long-term goal to become a national collegiate adaptive sports hub.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career journey, apply to work at UC today! Please don’t hesitate to contact UC HR to request accommodations in the application and hiring process if needed. We can be reached at (513) 556-6381 or jobs@uc.edu and we look forward to assisting you!
