Pace Leader Spring 2027, Lindner Undergraduate PACE Students

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Job Title: Pace Leader Spring 2027, Lindner Undergraduate PACE Students

Posting Start Date: 10/27/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Internal Candidates Only

If you have another student worker position on campus, please apply using the internal candidate link instead: https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Pace-Leader-Spring-2027%2C-Lindner-Undergraduate-PACE-Students/104552-en_US/?isInternalUser=true

Position Overview

The PACE Leader position is extremely important to the fabric of our institution and is vital in the retention of students and supporting positive habits for success as new college students. As a PACE Leader, you will play a large role in modeling and promoting the core values of: Professionalism, Academics, Character, and Engagement.

As of Fall 2026, the PACE Leader position now can be counted as a Co-op Experience and can count towards at a maximum of 1 Full Time Rotation towards any Lindner Degree Requirements (2 Semesters of Part Time Co-op). Students are not limited to the amount of semesters that they PACE Lead, only in amount of Co-ops that it can count towards their degree.

Additionally, PACE Leaders represent the initiatives of the First Year Experience Program and in that have access to specialized trainings and Professional Development only for PACE Leaders. All PACE Leaders will take part in the PACE Showcase event each semester as a reflective practice and consultancy project with their peers to support the First Year Experience Program in providing a world class and innovative program for our students.

PACE Leaders can work up to 10 hours per week during the semester and are eligible for return offers for future semesters on a case by case review process.

Primary Duties

Instructional Support:

• Attend daily/weekly classes in Essentials, Pathways, and Career Success at assigned times with your Learning Community
• Meet regularly with instructors to discuss academic support and expectations for coursework
• Support faculty in facilitating, grading and ensuring learning objectives and classroom engagement expectations are met
• Facilitate structured breakout sessions to support students in project management strategies and collaboration
• Closely monitor student attendance, participation and engagement in class, communicate proactively to promote successful student behaviors
• Attend group meetings 3 times per semester held by Head PACE Leader

Student Mentorship & Engagement:

• Complete structured one-on-one coaching meetings at least three times per semester with each member of learning community to identify, address, and assess early learning methods and hurdles for students, as well as set goals and objectives for future semesters
• Serve as a mentor and point of contact for learning community students
• Communicate proactively with students to encourage academic success and engagement

Primary Duties Continued

PACE Program Support:

• Report to and meet regularly with Head PACE Leaders and communicate any feedback/concerns on learning communities, classes, assignments, and faculty members
• Communicate classroom and Learning Community updates to instructors and leadership
• Attend all primary/mandatory trainings and professional development sessions held multiple times per semester
• Identify possible future PACE leaders and participate in their recruitment/selection.
• Complete PACE Showcase collaborative group project with fellow PACE Leaders

Minimum Requirements

• Lindner College of Business student (at least sophomore status by Spring 2027)

• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• "Enrollment" shall include:

• The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.

• The one "off" term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled.

• Minimum 3.00 GPA

Key Skills

• Excellent leadership skills - ability to manage, support and coach others
• Professionalism - confidence speaking in front of students; effective role model
• Teamwork and patience - ability to value differences; foster collaboration
• Adaptability - ability to change as student needs, projects, and programs change and support growth mindset
• Problem Solving - ability to work proactively to be solution focused when working with faculty partners, students, etc.
• Time Management - ability to regulate self to meet deadlines and actively balance multiple priorities at a time
• Accountability - ability to uphold your responsibilities and deliver on expectations
• Intentionality - ability to share and facilitate the purposeful meaning of learning in the First Year Experience Program

Application Process

• Upload your CV/Resume
• Answer our Application Questions
• Recommendation Letter Submission/Link Sent to Recommender : New PACE Leader Recommendation Form (Spring 2027) - Fill out form

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Hourly Pay Rate: PACE Leaders have the opportunity to work up to 10 hours per week, 20 hours per pay period. Hourly pay rates start at $12 per hour for this position.

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Important: To apply for a student position, 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, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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