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Own Your Narrative: Strengthen Your Personal Brand

Written by Serigne Thiam, Graduate Assistant for the Graduate College

So, you want to stand out to potential employers. You plan to have the best resume, a robust portfolio of work experience, a large network, and the perfect interview outfit. These and many more professional tenets are imperative to differentiate yourself from the crowd of eager job seekers. However, there is another side to professional development you’ll need to cultivate with care during your graduate school experience: your personal brand.  

Gasp! Whatever do you mean, newsletter writer? Your personal brand is the combination of your values, abilities, and the impression you leave on others. Believe it or not, you build your personal brand all the time with professors, classmates, interviewers, and even with the next-door neighbor. When you interact with someone, they gain a certain perception of the kind of person you are, what you’re adept at, and whether you’re a pleasant person or not. It’s easy for many graduate students to forget to concentrate on their professional brand. Which makes sense, as tangible components like work experience and academic accolades are crucial to get a potential employer to consider your application. Then again, why only take a piece of the pie, when you can have it all? You came to UC to discover new possibilities and grow as a professional, so here’s the Graduate College’s guide to personal brand development.

Define your brand: It’s important for you to have a strong understanding of who you are as a person, your skills, and how you think others perceive you. Your personal brand will fluctuate over time, so keeping track of your progress can help you better articulate what you have to offer to people. It serves as your “north star” of sorts, helping you decide what to do and what not to do during your academic and professional journeys. We all have limited time, so sometimes the best decision is deciding what opportunities to not take on. With a solid understanding of your personal brand, you'll be able to find jobs or opportunities that better align with your goals and values, ensuring that you build a good framework of conduct over the course of your graduate school journey.

Stellar Communication: Communication is a vital component of the professional world, and it’s important for people to have a proper understanding of your thoughts and ideas.   Always keep in mind that not everyone is an expert in your field, and you’ll interact with a slew of people with different educational backgrounds during your career. As such, you should avoid defaulting to field-specific jargon when addressing a general audience.  Be clear and confident when you communicate with people, as exceptional communication is one of the major transferable skills employers crave in an applicant.  

Interested in showcasing your communication skills?  Consider participating in   UC's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition for a chance to win $1,000! 3MT challenges students to summarize their research or scholarship for a non-specialist audience using only three minutes of speech and a single PowerPoint slide. Please contact the Graduate College 3MT organizers ([email protected]) with questions.

Proper Networking: Networking can seem straightforward, but there’s a deeper level to it. When building your personal brand, operate with the mindset that you have something to offer to someone else. Too often we as grad students think we should network so people can do something for us. However, creating memorable and personal relationships in or out of your field based on mutual benefit is a great way to create opportunities. You should be ready to give or ask for help when the opportunity arises. Keeping in touch with your connections helps them help you! It’s much easier for a connection to aid you when they are up to date with your accomplishments and current trajectory. Be sure to research the state of your field, ask questions, and stay up to date with trends and opportunities to build your network.

Emotional and Behavioral Intelligence: Focus on maintaining empathy and cordial interpersonal engagement with anyone you interact with, as these components of the personal brand influence how other people perceive you. By practicing self-awareness, you can create authentic and memorable interactions that resonate with people. Remember, people will inherently make assumptions or judgements based their first impression with you, so it’s important to derail negative assumptions with your interpersonal conduct. When you understand the feelings of others, you’ll be better equipped to navigate social situations with care and establish a personal brand of credibility and respect.

Keep on the Accountability: People wish to work with people they trust and can rely on. When you reflect on the personal brand you’ve built, do people know you as a team player, a respectful contributor, and as someone who builds people up? As a general rule, people tend to put you in a box based on their interactions with you, and the last thing you want is for someone to feel as though you’re unreliable. While you move through grad school, keep this accountability perception in mind, as connections are more likely to share oportunities with you if you're reliable. Keep following through and do your best to have people remember you in the best light!

Developing and maintaining a strong personal brand is a critical professional skill. We can either take control of our brand, or let others determine it for us. By crafting a personal brand that accurately reflects you and your values, you’ll give yourself the best chance to meet your career goals.  

For more information and resources to strengthen your personal and professional brands, please visit our Career and Work overview .

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Any student with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, regardless of field of study, is eligible to apply for admission to a Lindner graduate program. Applicants should have at least a B grade average (3.0 GPA or equivalent) in relevant undergraduate coursework, or otherwise show evidence of promise satisfactory to the admitting department. Applications are reviewed in a holistic manner, carefully considering your entire application portfolio.

Before admission to the UC is complete, all international students must fulfill US Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements and register with the UC Office of  International Student Services .

Application deadlines represent the day that applications must be submitted. All required application items are due within two weeks of the submission deadline. Applications may be considered after the final program deadline pending space availability.

Specific program requirements and admission deadlines can be found within the individual program pages.

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• MS in Human Resources
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• Graduate Certificates
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When is the application deadline, and what do I need to submit?

It is encouraged for all students to meet the priority deadline for the term in which they plan to start their program. To find more information on deadlines and required materials, please follow the link for your preferred program:

• The Lindner MBA  
• MS in Accounting  
• MS in Applied Economics  
• MS In Business Analytics 
• MS in Finance  
• MS in Human Resources  
• MS in Information  Systems  
• MS in Marketing  

Is the program I am interested in STEM designated?

The following programs are STEM designated. If your program is not listed below, it is not STEM designated. 

• MS Applied Economics
• MS Business Analytics  
• MS Information Systems

Can I get an application fee waiver?

Graduate programs at the Lindner College of Business do not offer application fee waivers.

Are three-year bachelor’s degrees accepted for any of the Lindner Graduate Programs?

Yes! Lindner College of Business graduate programs require the equivalent to a United States bachelor's degree. Please use the free unofficial WES degree equivalency tool  to confirm that you have the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the United States. Please screenshot and upload your results in the application portal.

What is the minimum acceptable GPA for admission?

In general, the University of Cincinnati considers a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher to be a competitive score for acceptance into a Lindner graduate program. Once accepted into our graduate programs, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to prevent being placed on academic probation.

Please note: Students whose undergraduate institution was not on a 4.0 scale, your GPA must be officially converted to a 4.0 scale during the application process. 

Do your programs offer scholarships or financial aid?

Merit-based scholarships are available on a limited basis to incoming full-time students who meet the priority deadline for their preferred term. Applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships and no separate scholarship application is required.

Several need-based financial assistance programs are available to graduate students through the federal government. The  UC Financial Aid Office  is the best resource for information pertaining to these programs.

How will I know if I received a scholarship?

Any Graduate College scholarship awarded will be included in your decision letter.  

How will I be informed of my decision letter? 

You will be able to view your decision letter in your application portal. Also, you will receive an email when your application is decided. 

Are there any graduate assistant positions available?

Yes. Students are able to apply for graduate assistant positions or teaching assistantship positions. However, students need to be admitted and confirmed with payment of matriculation fee before they are able to apply using  Handshake . Funding for these positions vary across the university and positions are continuously updated within Handshake. Assistantships are typically awarded upon arrival for the start of the program.

Do I need to take the Business Foundations courses before I apply to the program?

Business Foundations courses may be required as a part of your curriculum if you didn't graduate from an AACSB-accredited business program or graduated with a non-business degree.

The business foundational courses may be taken as part of your program curriculum, but some prerequisite classes must be completed before you can take some of the required core classes. Information regarding the individual requirements is available on the admissions tab under each program.

Note:  For the Lindner  full-time MBA cohort program , students are encouraged to take the business foundations courses prior to the start of the MBA program.

What terms are international students eligible to apply for?

Term entries and application requirements vary by program. Details can be found on our Graduate Programs & Certificates pages .

Are there additional requirements for international applicants?

Yes, there are additional requirements for international applicants such as successfully passing the TOEFL exam and obtaining a student visa. Important information for international applicants can be found by visiting  UC's International Student Services Office .

Do I need to take an English language proficiency exam?

Proof of English proficiency is required of all applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who were educated in a country where the official national language is not English. Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency via standardized test score or by meeting the requirements for one of the waivers below.

Please visit our English Language Admissions Requirements page for more information on test scores and waivers opportunities.

What are the estimated program costs?

Total estimated costs of the program can be found on the  UC International Cost and Finances  page under “Lindner College of Business.”

When will the I-20 process begin?

Once you have secured your seat in the program, you will receive communication from UC International on next steps on the required documentation for the I-20.

For any visa questions, please visit the  UC International Services  page.

The Graduate Incentive Award (GIA) and Graduate Assistant Scholarship (GAS) are university-funded scholarships that cover all or part of a full-time or part-time student's tuition and certain fees and cannot be used for any other purpose. Awards are posted directly to student bills and will not be sent as a payment directly to the student. Shortly after an admission offer, the appointing program will send scholarship offers in writing (including information about the amount and duration of the award and the terms of the offer) to students who are awarded funding.

Students receiving a GIA or GAS must be registered for at least the number of graduate credit hours covered by the GIA or GAS in each semester for which they are receiving support. The GIA is for graduate students who are not graduate assistants, and therefore no service is required in return for the award. The GAS is for graduate students who are graduate assistants. These students must meet the eligibility requirements in their Graduate Assistant letter to maintain their GAS.

Other rules and policies that apply specifically to international students are independent of GIA/GAS regulations. Neither negates or takes the place of the other.

The Lindner College of Business allows students to take graduate courses, on a limited basis, without being officially admitted to a degree or certificate program. This is referred to as “non-matriculated” student status. Certain academic and financial restrictions may apply to non-matriculated students and international students must meet our English language proficiency requirements. 

Non-matriculated students can take no more than twelve (12) graduate credit hours toward a program before they must be formally admitted and enrolled in a graduate program. Permission for coursework is not guaranteed, and is at the discretion of the Graduate Programs Office and academic departments. We will reach out to you directly via email once your request has been reviewed and a decision has been made. Please note that permission requests are typically not considered until close to the start of the term in which the requested courses take place.

To request permission to take Lindner College of Business graduate courses, please follow the appropriate guidelines based on your current status:

Current UC undergraduate students

UC undergraduate students who have junior or senior status and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 can request to take graduate courses at Lindner. If you wish to take classes toward a future graduate degree, you must open a graduate non-matriculated program at UC. This ensures that any graduate-level courses you take can count toward a future graduate degree or certificate. Please note that courses cannot count toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree. In order to request permission for courses:

• Open a graduate non-matriculated program through the Lindner College of Business by filling out and submitting the information requested. 
• Fill out the " Grad Programs-Course Permission Request " form for UC non-matriculated students requesting graduate classes. 

Current UC grad students

Current UC graduate students can request Lindner College of Business coursework to count toward requirements in their non-business graduate program or toward a future Lindner graduate degree. Please fill out the  Course Permission Request form .

New or returning UC students with no open program

If you wish to take classes for your personal development or to count toward a future graduate degree, we encourage you to first consider one of our  graduate certificate options . If you still wish to proceed under non-degree status, you must open a Lindner College of Business graduate non-matriculated program (certain academic standards may apply in order to gain approval). To request permission for courses:

• Request to open a graduate non-matriculated program  through the Lindner College of Business by filling out and submitting the information requested.
• Fill out the "Grad Programs-Course Permission Request" form for UC non-matriculated students requesting graduate classes by following these steps logging into  Lindner Central  and clicking on  “Grad Programs-Course Permission Request.”

Graduate Entrance Exams

Gmat and gre.

Our admission review process is holistic. Beginning with the fall 2025 entry term, the GMAT or GRE exams are optional for applicants to Lindner's master's degree programs. If submitted, exam scores will be reviewed as part of the holistic application review process. 

Do I need to take the GMAT or GRE?

Beginning with the fall 2025 entry term, GRE or GMAT scores are optional for all applicants applying to a master’s program.

All graduate applications in the Lindner College of Business are reviewed holistically. This means that all aspects of an application are taken into consideration to render an admissions decision. If submitted, scores will be considered as part of the overall application package.

Are the GMAT/GRE scores used for other purposes other than the admissions application?

Lindner College of Business follows a holistic review process. Scores will only be considered if submitted as part of an overall application package.

Can I still submit my GRE or GMAT scores?

Yes. If selecting to submit exam scores, please have scores sent directly from the testing agency, preferably via electronic sending methods. For GRE scores, please use school code 1833. Do NOT choose a department code. For proper matching of your test score(s) to your application, please use the same email address for both your test registration and your admissions application.

TOEFL and IELTS

All international students are required to submit scores from the TOEFL or IELTS exam or have an approved waiver. The English proficiency requirement is also met for students who have completed level 112 of Intensive English instruction at an ELS Language Center.

Waiver opportunities are available for students that meet one of the following criteria approved by the University Graduate School.  Click here for more information .

If you plan to apply for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver please contact  [email protected]  after submitting your application and pay your application fee.

*GMAT: Can be sent using college/program name **GRE/TOEFL: Can be sent using school code 1833 ***IELTS: Can be sent to University of Cincinnati - Graduate School account.

Special note for doctoral candidates: Upon arrival at the University, each international student's English language proficiency is re-tested. No international student will be permitted to teach in the classroom before they have demonstrated satisfactory oral and written English proficiency.

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Director of Graduate Recruiting and Student Success

1341 Carl H. Lindner Hall

Academic Personal Statement Guide + Examples for 2024

You have a bright future ahead of you in academia and you’ve already found the program of your dreams.

The only problem? 

You have to write an impressive academic personal statement that sets you apart from a sea of applicants.

We know that writing about yourself might not come naturally. And when the academic program you have your sights set on is on the line, it doesn’t make it any easier.

But there’s no need to worry!

We’ve prepared this guide to help you write your academic personal statement and secure your spot in your program of choice.

In this article, we’re going to cover:

• What Is An Academic Personal Statement?
• 7 Steps to Writing the Best Academic Personal Statement
• An Example of a Stellar Academic Personal Statement

Let’s dive in.

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What Is an Academic Personal Statement?

A personal statement is an essential part of the academic application process.

Much like a motivation letter , your academic personal statement serves to demonstrate why you’re the right candidate for the course and sell yourself as a capable student.

Your goal is to show the admissions committee that they’ll benefit from having you in their university as much as you’ll benefit from joining the program.

Academic Vs CV Personal Statement

The term ‘personal statement’ can mean different things depending on your field.

In the world of job hunting, a personal statement usually refers to a few sentences that go at the top of your CV . This paragraph is meant to convey your top skills, relevant experiences, and professional goals to a hiring manager from the get-go and increase your chances of getting an interview.

However, in the world of academia, a personal statement refers to a more in-depth description of you as a candidate. 

In a nutshell, an academic personal statement shows the admissions committee your academic achievements so far, as well as what motivated you to apply and pursue this position.

Personal statements are also often required when applying for certain jobs, much like writing a cover letter . If you’re looking at a position as a faculty member in a university or other academic institution, for example, you might be asked to provide an academic personal statement.

7 Steps to Write an Academic Personal Statement

Preparation is the key to success and this is exactly where our guide comes in handy.

So just follow these steps and you’re sure to secure your spot:

#1. Read the Brief (Carefully!)

Academic personal statements aren’t necessarily a one-size-fits-all piece of writing. 

Typically, every institution has its specific requirements on what candidates should include in their academic personal statement.

To make sure you’re on the right track with your academic personal statement, read the brief carefully. Consider taking notes and highlighting important points from your program’s brief as you go through it.

Pay attention to any specific question the university wants you to answer. If you don’t address everything the admissions board expects, your personal statement will look sloppy and you’ll be considered an inattentive candidate.

Be sure to re-read the brief after you’ve finished writing your academic personal statement, too. This way you can make sure you’ve answered everything adequately and you’ll have the opportunity to correct any slips.

#2. Research the Program

Make sure you do your homework on the academic program you’re applying to.

You can’t write a good academic personal statement without research, let alone a great one. Much like researching your employer , taking the time to learn more about your desired school and personalizing your application can make a huge difference.

For example, you can dive into how your values align with that of the school you’re applying to, and how your experience and interests relate to specific things about the program. The more you focus on how you’re the right fit for this specific position, in this specific program – the better.

Carefully read through the school and program’s official pages since everything you would need to know is probably on the school’s official website. You can also ask current and former students for help but remember that whatever they say should never replace official information when crafting your academic personal statement.

#3. Plan Your Statement

An academic personal statement is meant to explain your academic interests and shouldn’t contain irrelevant details about your personal life.

Focus on why you want to study the course you’ve chosen and provide any information about your achievements so far.

Ask yourself the following questions to get the ball rolling on what to write:

• Why do you want to study (or work) in this program? How will it benefit you?
• How do your skills match the position?
• What makes you stand out from other applicants?
• What are your exact career aspirations?
• How can you and your work benefit the institution you’re applying to?
• If you changed fields, how did you decide to apply in this direction?
• What insight can you bring thanks to your different experiences?
• How will this change of field help your future career?

Write down your answer to these questions in the first draft of your academic personal statement.

#4. Look at Example Statements

Don’t hesitate to read other people’s academic personal statements online. They’re a great source of inspiration and can help get rid of any remaining writer’s block.

If you’re struggling to understand how to meet the language and formatting requirements for your academic personal statement, seeing actual examples is the best way to learn.

But be careful – don’t copy any lines you read, no matter how impressive you think they are. 

Most universities run every academic personal statement through intensive plagiarism checking, and even a paraphrased sentence could lead to your application being rejected for plagiarism.

So pay more attention to the overall structure of the academic personal statements you read, rather than copying the exact wording.

#5. Structure the Contents

There should be a cohesive argument that your entire essay follows. Each sentence and paragraph should complement and build on the one that comes before it.

The structure of your personal statement should include:

An intriguing introduction to you as a candidate

The introductory paragraph should grab the admission committee’s attention and keep them engaged.

Here you should be sure to avoid cliches like saying how you’ve “always dreamt” of graduating from this university or of studying this exact program. Instead, give an example of what really influenced you to pursue this dream.

Here’s an example:

• I’ve always loved reading and since I was a child, it’s been my dream to graduate from Oxford University and contribute to the world of literary analysis. That’s why I spent the past year volunteering at my local writers’ society and giving constructive feedback during workshops and book discussions.
• It wasn’t until I failed my first essay assignment in secondary school that I realized the depth that lies beneath each sentence in a given text. I began to delve into the rich layers of literary texts and the intricacies of literary analysis became my passion. Although initially challenging, the depth of understanding that this field offers about human emotions, cultural contexts, and narrative structures enthralled me. I found myself questioning the narrative structures and character motivations that I had previously taken for granted, and I was eager to understand how the subtle and often overlooked elements within a text could have a profound impact on its overall interpretation. This need to fundamentally understand a given author’s work has stayed with me since and led me to pursue literary analysis as a postgraduate student.

An engaging body

The main part of your academic personal statement should detail your interests, experience, and knowledge, and how they make you suitable for the position.

This is where you should expand on your motivation and use the following tips:

• Why this university? Provide strong reasons for your choice, related to your future career or the institution’s reputation.
• Mention your relevant studies and experience. This includes projects, dissertations, essays, or work experience.
• Give evidence of key skills you have, such as research, critical thinking, communication, and time management, and explain how you can contribute to the department with them.
• Say what makes you unique as a candidate and provide an example.
• Explain who have been the main influences who put you on this path and why they’ve influenced you.
• Mention other relevant experiences, such as memberships in clubs related to the subject, awards you might have won, or impressive papers you’ve written.
• Talk about your career aspirations and how the program ties into your goal of achieving them.

Depending on the guidelines of the specific university, you could also divide your academic personal statement’s body with subheadings, such as:

• Academic background
• Research interests
• Methodological approaches
• Research experience
• Personal experience
• Extracurricular activities 
• Relevant skills
• Career aspirations

A logical conclusion

Your academic personal statement needs a conclusion that ends on an enthusiastic note.

Make sure the conclusion reiterates the main points from the body of your text.

Your relevant accomplishments and desire to attend this specific program should be clear to any reader.

#6. Pay Attention to the Language

When writing the first draft of your academic personal statement, pay attention to the language and tone you’re using.

An academic personal statement is also a formal text, so your writing should reflect that. Colloquialisms aren’t appropriate, as they would take away from the well-mannered impression you want to give the admissions committee.

However, you also want your personal statement to be straightforward and avoid any complex jargon from your field of study.

For example, your opening sentence shouldn’t be overly complicated. You should communicate everything as clearly as possible, and be inclusive to those outside of your field of study since they might be on the admissions board that’s reading your academic personal statement.

Make sure that the tone throughout your text is positive and conveys your enthusiasm for the program. Your academic personal statement should show the admissions committee that you really want to be there, and why that’s beneficial to everyone involved.

#7. Proofread Your Statement

This step probably isn’t surprising to you but it’s worth paying attention to.

Your academic personal statement is a very formal document and it should be spotless. 

So, make sure it adheres to academic writing conventions . For example, contractions like “I’m” instead of “I am” are informal, and should be avoided.

Mistakes like these are very common when writing about yourself, particularly when you’re used to describing yourself in informal environments.

Carefully proofread your academic personal statement, then run it through a grammar checker like Grammarly or Quillbot, then proofread it again.

The tiniest grammar mistake or typo could make the admissions board reject your application.

Academic Personal Statement Example

Ever since my first encounter with the enchanting worlds spun by Flaubert, Balzac, and Proust, my intellectual pursuits have gravitated toward French literature. With an undergraduate degree focused on French Language and Literature, I have been fortunate to explore my passions both theoretically and empirically, embedding them within broader themes of cultural theory and comparative literature. It is with great excitement that I apply for the postgraduate research position in the French Literature program at Kent University, with the aim of contributing novel scholarly perspectives to this captivating field.

Academic Background and Research Interests

During my undergraduate studies, I delved deeply into the realms of 19th-century Realism and Naturalism. My senior thesis, which examined the dialectics of morality and social structures in Balzac's "La Comédie Humaine," was not merely an academic exercise; it served as a crucible where my theoretical understandings were rigorously tested. This research experience intensified my interest in the complex interplay between literature and societal norms, a theme I am eager to further explore in my postgraduate work.

Methodological Approaches

My academic approach is fundamentally interdisciplinary. I strongly believe that literature should not be studied in a vacuum; rather, it should be contextualized within historical, sociological, and psychological paradigms. During a semester abroad in Paris, I took courses in cultural anthropology and French history, an enriching experience that complemented my literature-focused studies. This holistic approach will enable me to contribute a multifaceted perspective to the research endeavors at Kent University.

Previous Research and Scholarly Engagements

My scholarly activities have also extended beyond the classroom. Last summer, I participated in an international conference on French Literature and Post-Colonial Theory, presenting a paper on the depictions of colonial landscapes in Dumas' adventure novels. The opportunity to engage with academics from various disciplines provided me with fresh insights and underscored the importance of collaborative research. Further, I've had the honor of having a review article published in the Sheffield Journal of Contemporary Literary Explorations, where I critiqued a groundbreaking new translation of Verne's works.

Extracurricular Contributions and Skills

In addition to my academic achievements, I have sought to enrich my department’s intellectual community. I served as the editor of our departmental journal and organized a series of seminars featuring guest speakers from the worlds of academia and publishing. My strong organizational skills, combined with proficiency in both written and spoken French and English, make me a versatile candidate capable of adding value to the French Literature program’s broader objectives.

To summarize, my deep-rooted passion for French literature, fortified by rigorous academic training and interdisciplinary methodologies, makes me an ideal candidate for the postgraduate research position in your esteemed program. The prospect of contributing to academic discourse at Kent University is an opportunity I find deeply compelling. I am especially excited about the potential for collaborative research and interdisciplinary inquiries, which aligns perfectly with my academic philosophy. I am fully committed to leveraging my skills, experiences, and enthusiasm to make a substantive scholarly contribution to the study of French Literature. Thank you for considering my application; I am keenly looking forward to the possibility of furthering my academic journey in this vibrant intellectual community.

FAQs on Academic Personal Statements

If you’re wondering anything else about academic personal statements, check out the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to them here:

#1. How do you start a personal statement for an academic job?

Applying for an academic job is different from applying for a position as a student. First, you need to establish your qualifications and enthusiasm for the role immediately.

Start by explaining your current status, for example, as a postdoctoral researcher or an experienced member of the faculty, and specify the position you are applying for. Then follow up with your research interests or personal philosophy towards teaching.

You can add a personal anecdote or compelling fact that summarizes your academic journey so far, or your passion for the field. After that, your academic personal statement can go deeper into the qualifications from your academic CV and how you’re a great fit for the position.

#2. How do I introduce myself in an academic personal statement?

The introduction of your academic personal statement is the key to grabbing the attention of the admissions committee.

Start by stating the field or subject that interests you, and why. You can share a specific personal anecdote or observation that led you to this academic pursuit and set the stage for the detailed explanation in your main body.

The goal of your introduction is to give the reader a sense of who you are, what drives you, and why you would be a valuable addition to their department.

#3. Is an academic personal statement like an essay?

Yes, an academic personal statement can be considered a type of essay.

Both essays and academic personal statements are structured forms of writing that are meant to deliver a coherent argument and are divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion. They provide supporting evidence to prove the point and maintain a logical flow to guide the reader to the final conclusion.

However, essays tend to be objective and explore a specific topic or question in depth. Academic personal statements use similar techniques but they present the candidate’s qualifications, experiences, and aspirations in a way that’s meant to persuade the admissions committee.

#4. How long is an academic personal statement?

Typically, an academic personal statement is between 500 and 1000 words long.

The exact length of the text varies depending on the university and program you’re applying to. You should always check the specific requirements for your desired program, and stick to the guidelines you find.

However, if the university you’re applying to doesn’t specify a word count, you should aim for one to two pages.

#5. What do I avoid in an academic personal statement?

Since your personal statement is a crucial part of your academic application, it’s important to avoid any common mistakes.

Make sure the content of your academic personal statement isn’t too generic. Its goal is to give insight into you as an individual, beyond what can be read in your CV . 

You should also avoid cramming too many points in your text. Your academic personal statement should follow a logical flow, and focus on the relevance of what you’re sharing about yourself and how it relates to the academic program you’re pursuing.

Key Takeaways

And that concludes our guide to writing an academic personal statement!

We hope you feel more confident when crafting your application for that academic program or faculty position you have your sights set on.

Now let’s recap what we talked about so far:

• Academic personal statements are very different from CV personal statements. While CV personal statements are brief paragraphs at the top of the page, an academic personal statement is an in-depth text that details why you’re interested in a given position, and what makes you a good candidate.
• The guidelines on academic personal statements vary according to the institution you’re applying to. Read the brief very carefully, and pay attention to what it says about word count and questions your personal statement should answer. Any mistakes here could result in rejection.
• There are differences between applying for a postgraduate program and applying for a faculty position. But in both cases, you should research the exact place you want to apply to and adjust your application accordingly to match the institution’s values.
• Always proofread your academic personal statement before sending it, even if you’re sure there are no errors.

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How to write a personal statement it's difficult to know where to begin. get hints and tips on structure, content and what not to write from a university expert..

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Structuring and preparing your personal statement

What to write in a personal statement, examples to avoid, an insider’s view .

Personal statements may seem formulaic, but they can be critical to the decision-making process, and admissions tutors do read them.

If you’re applying for a high-demand course, your personal statement could be the deciding factor on whether or not you get an interview.

The Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment at the University of Gloucestershire , James Seymour, shares some top tips on how to write a personal statement.

What makes a good personal statement?

This is your chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment and show us what value you can add to a university. In the vast majority of cases, universities are finding ways to make you an offer, not reject you – the personal statement is your chance to make this decision easier for them!

First, you need to explain why you want a place on a course. Take a look at James’ tips on what you should include:

• Explain the reason for your choice and how it fits in with your aspirations for the future
• Give examples of any related academic or work experience
• Show you know what the course will involve and mention any special subjects you’re interested in
• Demonstrate who you are by listing any positions you’ve held, memberships of teams or societies, and interests and hobbies
• Show consistency in your five UCAS choices. It may be difficult for an admissions tutor to take you seriously if your other choices, and references to them, are totally different. If your choices are different, you should explain this in your statement. The UCAS form is blind. Admissions tutors don’t know the other universities you’ve applied to, or your priorities, but you should still be consistent
• Keep it clear and concise – UCAS admissions are increasingly paperless – so most admissions tutors/officers will read your statement onscreen

Explain what you can bring to a course and try not to just list experiences, but describe how they have given you skills that will help you at university.

Don’t just say: I am a member of the college chess club. I also play the clarinet in the orchestra.

When you could say: I have developed my problem-solving skills through playing chess for the college; this requires concentration and analytical thought. I am used to working as part of a team as I play clarinet in the college orchestra and cooperate with others to achieve a finished production.

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What will admissions tutors look for in your personal statement?

To decide if you’re the right fit, universities and colleges are interested in how you express your academic record and potential. This should be backed up by your reference.

Those working in admissions look for evidence of:

• Motivation and commitment
• Leadership, teamwork and communication
• Research into your chosen subject
• Any relevant key skills

Admissions tutors aren't seeking Nobel laureates. They’re looking for enthusiasm for the course being applied for, and self-reflection into why you’d be suitable to study it. What value could you add to the course? Where would you like to go once you graduate?

Ben, the Admissions Manager for Law at the University of Birmingham , shared with us what he expects applicants to tell him in their personal statement:

The personal statement is not only an excellent opportunity to showcase applicants individual skills, knowledge, and achievements, but it also provides us with an insight into the type of student they aspire to be and how they could fit into the academic community. Ben Atkins, Law Admissions Manager at University of Birmingham

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• How to make your personal statement stand out

You could have excellent experiences, but if they’re arranged in a poorly-written statement then the impact will be reduced. So, it’s important to plan your statement well.

A well-written personal statement with a clearly planned and refined structure will not only make the information stand out, but it’ll demonstrate you have an aptitude for structuring written pieces of work – a crucial skill needed for many university courses.

You can use it for other things too, such as gap year applications, jobs, internships, apprenticeships and keep it on file for future applications.

There's no one ‘correct’ way to structure your personal statement. But it’s a good idea to include the following:

• A clear introduction, explaining why you want to study the course
• Around 75% can focus on your academic achievements, to prove how you’re qualified to study it
• Around 25% can be about any extracurricular activity, to show what else makes you suitable
• A clear conclusion
• How to start a personal statement

Your personal statement is your chance to really show why you deserve a place on your chosen course. 

Remember to keep these in mind:

• Be clear and concise – the more concentrated the points and facts, the more powerful
• Use positive words such as achieved, developed, learned, discovered, enthusiasm, commitment, energy, fascination…
• Avoid contrived or grandiose language. Instead use short, simple sentences in plain English
• Insert a personal touch if possible, but be careful with humour and chatty approaches
• Use evidence of your learning and growth (wherever possible) to support claims and statements
• Plan the statement as you would an essay or letter of application for a job/scholarship
• Consider dividing the statement into five or six paragraphs, with headings if appropriate
• Spelling and grammar DO matter – draft and redraft as many times as you must and ask others to proofread and provide feedback
• For 2022 – 23 applications, refer to the challenges you've faced during the pandemic in a positive way

Don’t 

• Over-exaggerate
• Come across as pretentious
• Try to include your life history
• Start with: "I’ve always wanted to be a..."
• Use gimmicks or quotations, unless they're very relevant and you deal with them in a way that shows your qualities
• Be tempted to buy or copy a personal statement – plagiarism software is now very sophisticated and if you're caught out you won’t get a place
• Make excuses about not being able to undertake activities/gain experience – focus on what you were able to do positively, e.g. as a result of coronavirus

For further details, read our detailed guide on  what to include in a personal statement  and the best things to avoid.

Note that if you decide to reapply for university the following year, it's a good idea to consider making some changes to your personal statement. Mention why you took a year off and talk about what skills you've learnt. If you're applying for a completely different subject, you'll need to make more changes.

James gives us real-life examples of things to avoid:

I enjoy the theatre and used to go a couple of times a year. (Drama)

I am a keen reader and am committed to the study of human behaviour through TV soaps!

I have led a full life over the last 18 years and it is a tradition I intend to continue.

I describe myself in the following two words: 'TO ODIN!' the ancient Viking war cry. (Law)

My favourite hobby is bee-keeping and I want to be an engineer.

My interest in Medicine stems from my enjoyment of Casualty and other related TV series.

I have always had a passion to study Medicine, failing that, Pharmacy. (A student putting Pharmacy as her fifth choice after four medical school choices – Pharmacy can be just as popular and high status as Medicine.)

Some final advice

Above all, remember that a personal statement is your opportunity to convince a university why it should offer you a place. So, make it compelling and there’s a much higher chance they will.

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How to write a personal statement for more than one subject

You can only submit one personal statement for all five of your university choices on UCAS, so what do you do if you’re applying for different courses, or even completely different subjects?

You may be applying for different subjects because you’re still considering your options, you want a back-up in case you don’t get a place on a competitive course or you want to apply for a niche course that isn’t offered at other universities.

Whatever the reasons, we have some top tips to make sure your personal statement still hits the mark.

What to do if you’re applying for courses that are slightly different:

If you’re applying for two courses that sit within the same subject area, then cover the academic interests and skills you have that are relevant to the subject as a whole. Think about what those courses have in common and try and try to include examples of those skills or interests in your personal statement.

For example, someone applying to law and criminology may write about a case study that sparked their interest in the criminal justice system.

What to do if you’re applying for courses that are completely different:

Try to focus on your skills and attributes that would make you a good candidate for all of the courses you’re looking to apply to.Skills such as problem solving, teamwork and leadership can be applied to many different subjects.

You could also try being transparent and explaining your reasons for applying to very different courses by providing relevant reasons and examples for why you’re interested in each of the subjects.

What to do if just one of your courses is different:

If four of your UCAS choices are for the same course and one course is different from the rest, then get in touch with the university you’re applying to by email or phone. The university may let you submit a second personal statement directly to them.

Whether the university can accept a second personal statement depends on the institution so make sure to check before writing two!

If you’re unsure on what to include, then contact the universities you’re applying to. Even if the university can’t accept a second personal statement, they may still be able to provide some advice on what they’ll be looking for.

Some universities may not make you an offer for a competitive course if they think the statement lacks focus or the applicant isn’t dedicated to their subject so check before you start writing!

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University of Michigan’s growing footprint costs Ann Arbor millions. Do student high-rises make up for it?

• Updated: Oct. 23, 2024, 8:13 p.m.
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A view looking south toward Michigan Stadium from downtown Ann Arbor with The Standard, a new 10-story apartment high-rise at the corner of Main and William streets, in the foreground on Oct. 7, 2022. Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News

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This story is part of a series exploring how the University of Michigan’s expansion impacts Ann Arbor, from its economy to its businesses to its history. Stories on this topic will be published throughout the week.

ANN ARBOR, MI — A 10-story Main Street apartment high-rise that opened two years ago in downtown Ann Arbor now pays nearly $3 million per year in property taxes.

Roughly $687,000 of that goes to the city for police and fire services, roads, parks and more, while other dollars fund schools, libraries, county government and public transit.

That’s just one of many private developments like it in the past two decades catering to the need for more student housing as University of Michigan enrollment grows.

Read more : Is the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor expansion a good thing? Here’s what Townies think

While city leaders lament many properties have come off the tax rolls as the tax-exempt university itself has expanded, the flip side of the coin is the city’s tax base has grown significantly, more than making up for those losses, as the town has built up around the growing university.

Each new student high-rise pays anywhere from under $1 million to over $3.5 million per year in property taxes, an MLive/The Ann Arbor News analysis of city tax records shows.

South University Avenue including student-oriented high rise apartments Vic Village South, left, and Vic Village North, alongside long-standing businesses like Cantina, also known as Good Time Charley’s, in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com

Fourteen of the largest student-oriented apartment developments built downtown over the past 20 years — most of them high-rises branded as upscale student housing — collectively pay over $25 million per year in property taxes, of which the city’s portion is over $6 million, MLive’s analysis shows.

And that doesn’t count new taxes from other major developments that have followed UM’s growth in both students and workers.

“Those student high-rises are what’s keeping our budget afloat,” said City Council Member Jen Eyer, D-4th Ward.

Nonetheless, Ann Arbor officials are still grappling with some statistics they consider worrisome.

As the university has continually added new campus facilities since 2000, it’s costing the city $2.4 million annually in lost tax revenue, and cumulatively it has cost the city more than $25 million, not counting other tax revenue that would have gone to entities such as schools, the city calculated last year.

Read more: University of Michigan’s growth costing Ann Arbor millions in lost taxes, city says

The amount of tax-exempt land owned by the state and university in Ann Arbor now totals 1,748 acres or 9.4% of the city, according to City Assessor Jerry Markey.

“There is no question that the continued expansion of the university within the borders of the city of Ann Arbor — the purchase of land that takes it off the tax rolls — has a negative consequence on city revenue and hurts our ability to fund the basic services and quality-of-life advancements that residents and community members are looking for,” Mayor Christopher Taylor said.

The city is creating an economic development office, aiming to strategically grow and combat erosion of the city’s tax base.

“It’s going to be a critical responsibility of the economic development director to help us stave off further gobbling up of our land by the university,” said Eyer, a proponent of the new initiative.

“The goal is to not have that happen again,” she said of letting UM take over big chunks of land like a 17-acre property on State Street where UM expanded its athletic facilities and city officials saw a missed opportunity for housing development.

The former headquarters site of printing company Edwards Brothers Malloy, a nearly 17-acre property on South State Street the University of Michigan purchased and took off Ann Arbor's tax rolls several years ago to expand its athletic campus facilities, including track and lacrosse, as seen on July 23, 2024. City officials now consider it a missed opportunity for housing development and a prime example of the city's concerns about UM's expanding footprint impacting the city's tax base. (Ryan Stanton | MLive.com) Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News

Like other governmental and nonprofit institutions, UM is exempt from property taxes as it provides a public good.

The university maintains it makes other important contributions to Ann Arbor by providing access to higher education for residents and has a long history of substantial financial investment in the city.

City officials aren’t entirely against university growth. They say the city and UM just need to find common ground on a plan for expansion while protecting the tax base.

Eyer said she’s particularly concerned about moves UM has made to acquire more land to build campus housing.

“I would rather it be private development,” she said. “Because if they’re going to build their own housing, that’s just taking more land off tax rolls and taking that opportunity for private development to add to our tax base.”

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The idea of getting the university to voluntarily make payments in lieu of taxes to the city — what’s known as a PILOT agreement — has come up in city discussions over the years, but UM has never been willing.

“That was made clear when I got to town in 2021 that’s not something they do or would consider,” City Administrator Milton Dohoney said.

Cities in some other parts of the country have PILOT arrangements with their colleges and universities that translate to multimillion-dollar payments yearly.

For example, Boston collected over $15 million in voluntary cash payments from tax-exempt educational institutions in the city in 2023, including over $4 million from Harvard University and over $6.3 million from Boston University, in addition to other calculated benefits provided by those institutions.

In Providence, Rhode Island, city officials approved new agreements a year ago with four local colleges and universities to have them make voluntary payments totaling $223.5 million over 20 years, including nearly $175 million from Brown University. That’s in addition to other contributions such as investments in K-12 education, community programming and scholarships for local residents.

“The approval of these landmark agreements marks an extraordinary moment for the city and its higher education institutions, and we’re proud to have cemented Brown’s investments in the success of Providence for decades to come,” Brown President Christina Paxson said in a statement. “The agreements are rooted in a spirit of partnership and a commitment to helping the city and its residents thrive.”

If UM ever decided to make similar payments, Ann Arbor officials said that would be wonderful, but they don’t have high hopes.

“What would their incentive be?” Eyer asked.

Flute musicians play during University of Michigan Marching Band practice at the new Elbel Field in Ann Arbor on Aug. 21, 2024. UM purchased the former Fingerle Lumber property and took it off the city's tax rolls to make way for the new field. Josh Boland | MLive.com

“It’s important to realize that the political and legal environments in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and elsewhere are vastly different from the political and legal environment here in Michigan,” Taylor said, noting UM is an entity created by the state Constitution and supersedes the city in government hierarchy.

That gives the university constitutional autonomy, Taylor said, and UM doesn’t have to follow city ordinances — like a ban on digital billboards, which didn’t stop UM from installing a 48-foot-wide one outside the Big House years ago.

Some cities in other states have been able to negotiate PILOT agreements with their universities because they have more leverage than Ann Arbor does with UM, Taylor said.

“A university wants to build a dorm in a location, zoning won’t allow it, and the university chooses, coincidentally, to offer a PILOT at that time, then the zoning changes,” he said.

In Ann Arbor, if UM wants to build something, the city essentially has no say over it.

A new University of Michigan student dorm under construction on Hill Street in Ann Arbor on Oct. 8. 2024. (Ryan Stanton | MLive.com) Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News

While UM hasn’t budged on the idea of a PILOT, spokesperson Colleen Mastony said the university remains committed to investing in the city, including significant contributions to infrastructure projects that benefit the broader community.

In fiscal year 2023, UM contributed over $23.7 million toward repaving roads, renting public rights-of-way and installing upgraded water, sewer and stormwater lines, she said, adding UM’s contributions in those areas have averaged over $20 million annually the past three years.

“The university is currently in discussions with the city regarding future infrastructure projects that we might jointly undertake in the coming years,” Mastony said. “This ongoing collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting the city’s development and maintenance needs.”

Tax issues aside, city officials said they view the town-gown relationship as a positive one that has improved in recent years. That’s in part, they say, because Dohoney and Santa Ono, UM’s president since 2022, had a previous working relationship in Cincinnati and there’s mutual respect and trust, and former City Council Member Chris Kolb is now UM’s vice president for government relations.

City of Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor and University of Michigan President Santa Ono shake hands during the Bicentennial Tree planting at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor on Sept. 4, 2024. Josh Boland | MLive.com

Dohoney said he communicates on a regular basis with UM officials and looks for opportunities to partner. He cited the university’s $425,000 donation to the city for improvements to Bicentennial and Fuller parks and $132,000 to help the city roll out high-tech public restrooms downtown as examples.

The university also has worked with the city on a $14 million project to widen and rehabilitate the East Medical Center Drive bridge in front of UM’s medical complex, with UM covering $9 million of the costs.

“The fact that we are in a much better place in terms of town-gown is evident in the fact that they’re doing those kinds of things,” Dohoney said.

The city and university also are cooperating on strategic talks about growth and downtown vibrancy, he said.

Ann Arbor is now searching for a director to lead its new economic development office, and Dohoney hopes to make a hire by the end of 2024 or early 2025. The director will hire and oversee a coordinator.

“We’ve got to build up the capacity to be able to go after real estate opportunities,” Dohoney said.

But he doesn’t view UM’s expansion with alarm.

“It’s something that we know exists and we expect that the university is going to continue to do what it does in terms of expanding to meet its own needs,” he said.

“So what we have to do, and what we’re trying to do based on policy decisions that the City Council has made, is we’re going to accelerate our own efforts around economic development. And we’re going to be more focused on placemaking and growth, particularly around housing in the city.”

Vic Village South, a new apartment high-rise catering to University of Michigan students, towers over Cantina and Good Time Charley’s on South University Avenue in Ann Arbor on Oct. 1, 2024. Jacob Hamilton

Taylor, who came to the university on a music scholarship in 1985 and now has four degrees from UM, said Ann Arbor is fortunate to have the university and there isn’t a mayor anywhere who wouldn’t want an institution like UM in their town. Though they have different missions, the success of the university is crucial to the success of the city, and vice versa, he said, and they’re working well together.

“Bottom line, the University of Michigan is an incredible community and municipal resource,” he said. “And whatever occasional friction exists pales in comparison to our mutual interests and, frankly, I believe, our mutual respect.”

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Assistant, Associate, Full Professor; SLP - Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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The University of Cincinnati Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is searching for a full-time tenure-track faculty member in speech-language pathology who will contribute to the department’s teaching, research, and service missions. This is a 9-month position with rank commensurate with education and experience. The position will begin fall 2025.

Essential Functions

• This position is primarily responsible for advancing an independent research agenda, teaching in relevant content areas, and service to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the College of Allied Health Sciences.
• Research activity includes, but is not limited to, pursuit of funding, student mentorship, and dissemination of research findings.
• The Department is seeking faculty with specific expertise in swallowing and/or voice (including gender-affirming voice) but will consider applicants with expertise in other areas of speech-language pathology.
• Teaching and service responsibilities include, but are not limited to, course development; primary instruction of didactic courses; participation in student recruitment, retention, and admissions activities; participation in program committee work including program evaluation, accreditation tasks, and other activities as assigned by the department chair.

Collaborative Opportunities

Our faculty members enjoy several ongoing collaborations with highly regarded local health and educational entities, including Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs, and UC Health. Within the university, there are several collaborations with the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, such as the Arlitt Child and Family Research Education Center, as well as the College of Medicine. Relevant to this position, the Dysphagia Rehab Lab at UC College of Medicine is dedicated to developing sustainable and impactful interventions to improve swallowing function for those with dysphagia.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or similar field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more area(s) of specialization in speech-language pathology.
• Prior scholarly works published or presented.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology and educational learning management systems.
• Strong organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, counseling, conflict management, and follow-through.
• Interest in and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate research independence.
• Ability to assist with tasks assigned by the department chair.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering innovation, impact, and a positive working/learning environment for everyone.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Current or eligibility for clinical credential in speech-language pathology (i.e., CCC-SLP).
• Demonstrated expertise in swallowing and/or voice (including gender affirming voice).
• Current or eligibility for Ohio license to practice as a speech-language pathologist.
• Prior grant funding.
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
• Demonstrated student mentorship experience.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter describing qualifications and interest in the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Research Statement.
• Contact information for three references.
• Course evaluations will be required for an on-campus interview, if selected.

Please use the "Additional Documents" function for the additional documents.

Application review will begin January 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information:  Inquires about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chairs: Larissa Jordan ( [email protected])  and Dakshi Bandaranayake ( [email protected]).

Please apply online at  https://jobs.uc.edu

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is a public research institution. Its 250-acre campus is located two miles from downtown Cincinnati.

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• Ohio Space Grant Doctoral Fellowship
• Ohio Space Grant Junior and Senior Scholarship
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• University Journalism Scholarship

250-acre, urban campus in Cincinnati (population: 301,301); branch campuses in Batavia and Blue Ash. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to Medical Center and to branch campuses. Public transportation serves campus.

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University of Cincinnati 2600 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063

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• A brick from the original McMicken Hall on the University of Cincinnati campus was placed in the foundation of the Golden Gate Bridge by its chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, a UC grad.
• The University of Cincinnati 's Medical Library boasts one of the world's most overdue library books, checked out in 1823 and returned by the student's grandson in 1968! Wonder if he had to pay a fee...

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• Psychological
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Remedial services offered

• Study skills

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• Alumni network
• Career/job search classes
• Co-op education
• Interest inventory
• Internships
• Interview training
• On-campus job interviews
• Resume assistance

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• Health insurance
• Health service
• Nonremedial tutoring
• Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

• Interpreters for hearing-impaired
• Note-taking services
• Reader services
• Special transportation
• Talking books
• Tape recorders

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Average financial aid, scholarships & grants, not reported.

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Club sports - men's.

many sports available

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/recreational sports.

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

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• football on Facebook
• golf (M & W) on Facebook
• lacrosse (W) on Facebook
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• Health Professions/related Programs
• Engineering

Programs Offered

• Accelerated study
• Certificate programs
• Distance Learning
• Double majors
• Dual degrees
• Honors program
• Independent study
• Pass/fail grading option
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Self-designed majors
• Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

• Computer Science
• Social/Behavioral Science
• Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

• Pre-dentistry
• Pre-medicine
• Pre-optometry
• Pre-pharmacy
• Pre-veterinary science

total students

Out-of-state, undergraduate, 29,663 students.

Female 50 % 14,949

Male 50 % 14,714

11,492 students

Female 62 % 7,072

Male 38 % 4,420

undergraduate Full-time

Undergraduate part-time, 25,016 students.

Female 49 % 12,254

Male 51 % 12,762

4,647 students

Female 58 % 2,695

Male 42 % 1,952

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Transfer enrollment.

Transfer applicants enrolled

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Transfer application deadline, fall: july 1, spring: november 1, summer: march 1, transfer credits.

Minimum transfers must complete

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SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SAR WF) Job in Cincinnati, OH

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage Category and/or Critical Need Positions under 5 USC 9902(b)(2) - DHA for Department of the Defense Prevention Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC WF) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.

This job is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Serve as the point of contact for coordinating care to ensure that sexual harassment complainants and sexual assault victims receive appropriate and responsive care.
• Conduct response activities in the event of a sexual harassment complaint or sexual assault.
• The incumbent emphasizes the commitment to maintain a workplace environment that rejects sexual harassment and sexual assault and attitudes that promote such behaviors.
• Provide policy guidance and other information for victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault, subordinate unit commanders, first responders, and those who seek to prevent or respond to sexual harassment and sexual assault.
• Provide program direction and guidance to all concerning reporting procedures, confidentiality, training, safety tips and resources.
• Track services provided to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment from initial report of sexual assault through disposition and resolution or until the victim no longer wishes to receive SHARP services.

Requirements

Conditions of employment.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Background checks against all records required by law, Office of Personnel Management, DoD, and Army policy or regulation will be conducted prior to entering on duty in the position.
• In accordance with governing regulations, additional checks will be performed on a recurring basis while employed in the position.
• Minimum of a favorable suitability determination on a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Incumbents in these positions are required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors and security office.
• Must attend and graduate from required SHARP training courses within six months of employment.
• While waiting for training or completion of certification, the employee may be reassigned or detailed to a position that meets the employee’s qualifications and skills.
• The detail or reassignment will be without promotion or demotion and will be until the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate is provided.
• Must maintain an active D-SAACP certification and up-to-date commander appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information.
• In the event that D-SAACP certification expires, is suspended, or is revoked, the individual is not authorized to serve in any SHARP position or perform SHARP duties until D-SAACP certification is reinstated.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle.
• May be subject to occasional 24/7 on-call SARC responsibilities.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Medical Career Program 53 position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements . As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume:

• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• For additional information see: What to include in your resume .
• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
• This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/04/2024 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12584978 ).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center .

Agency contact information

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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