UC Libraries Facilities Co-op Student

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Job Title: UC Libraries Facilities Co-op Student

Posting Start Date: 11/4/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

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.

Position Summary

Position Summary

The Facilities Co-op supports facilities operations, space planning, project coordination, and building improvement initiatives across University Libraries. The position provides hands-on experience working with library administration, campus facilities staff, contractors, and vendors.

Primary Duties

• Conduct inspections

• Track work orders

• Coordinate with Facilities Management and vendors

• Maintain documentation

• Support renovation and relocation projects

• Assist with project schedules, meetings, and communications

• Track milestones and action items

• Support furniture planning and space utilization

• Prepare reports and project updates

Minimum Requirements

• Co-op employment must be related to some phase of the field of study in which the student is engaged, and diversified to afford a range of experience.
• Co-op students must meet the enrollment requirement for the entire quarter.
• Current enrollment in a related degree program
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management, facilities operations, construction, or building systems
• Experience with CAD, space planning, facilities software, or data analysis

Learning Opportunities

Facilities management, space planning, renovation project coordination, vendor management, asset management, budget tracking, data analysis, and higher education facilities administration.

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.

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REQ: 104612

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