Levin Careers

The career listings below provide students and alumni with access to information that comes into the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. CSU students are encouraged to use Handshake, through the University's Office of Career Services.

Levin College occasionally receives job announcements which may be of interest to our students and graduates. As announcements are received, they will be posted below. Job announcements are also posted on our LinkedIn page (except for job postings for the Levin School of Public Affairs which are posted on the School's LinkedIn page). For more information about a particular position, please contact the associated organization directly. 

All jobs are posted for informational purposes only and at the discretion of Levin College. Postings may be denied or removed without notice. Levin makes no guarantee as to the completeness / correctness of the information listed below. We cannot guarantee the reliability or character of the listing from an employer. We cannot be responsible for potential disputes or contractual difficulties. We strongly advise applicants to research and screen potential employers carefully.

Employers: Have a job posting to add? Please send it to Sharon Bliss at s.bliss@csuohio.edu.

Also see our External Scholarships and Opportunities listings.

Levin College Job Opportunity Listings

Posting Date: 7/31/2025
Position: Zoning Inspector/Code Enforcement 
Company/Organization: Liberty Township, Trumbull County
School / Department: Urban Affairs

The Zoning Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer enforces the Township Zoning Resolution and Maintenance Code by reviewing applications for zoning permits and construction documents, conducting field inspections, maintaining detailed records, answering public inquiries, and resolving complaints concerning zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance concerns.

Application Deadline: N/A

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Posting Date: 7/24/2025
Position: Witness/Victim Program Specialist
Company/Organization: Cuyahoga County Department of Public Safety Justice Service
School / Department: Criminology or Sociology

The purpose of this classification is to develop and implement programs related to violence, victimization, and trauma. This is a journey level classification with responsibility for developing and implementing programs related to violence, victimization, and trauma, including coordination of data collection and evaluation activities. Incumbents in this class work under general guidance and supervision of the Manager, Witness Victim Services, or designee, but are expected to exercise judgment in performing work and ensure that assigned activities are planned and completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops and implements programs related to violence, victimization and trauma, including coordination of data collection and evaluation activities; exchanges information, coordinates activities, and resolves issues in regard to the program; analyzes and evaluates program needs and/or deficiencies; plans and coordinates direct service activities; develops recommendations and implements policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and fiscal activities through site visits, meetings, data, and written and verbal communication.
• Performs community outreach duties; attends various meetings, conferences, and trainings; coordinates and facilitates various meetings with stakeholders and committees for information sharing and program advocacy; conducts and coordinates trainings to various agencies participating in program services; provides technical assistance to agencies participating in program; conducts presentations at various workshops, conferences, and with community groups and individuals about program services; prepares and presents report findings to community groups, stakeholders, and funding grantors.
• Performs supporting administrative responsibilities; prepares and writes proposals soliciting program services and support; reviews and makes recommendations of prospective vendors submitting proposals for services.

Application Deadline: Apply before August 17, 2025

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Posting Date: 7/24/2025
Position: Housing Court Specialist
Company/Organization: City of Cleveland
School / Department: Urban Affairs or Criminal Justice

Under the supervision of the Chief Housing Court Specialist, the Housing Court Specialist will be trained to assist constituents with landlord-tenant-related issues. Housing Specialists are Ohio Supreme Court-trained and certified court mediators who assist in third-party/neutral conflict resolution. In addition, the Housing Court Specialist will be trained as a certified community control officer for the Court’s criminal docket and will be expected to manage an assigned caseload meant to ensure individuals comply with court orders regarding property maintenance, state, and local laws regarding properties owned in the City of Cleveland and Bratenahl. 

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 11:59pm

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Posting Date: 7/22/2025
Positions: Kindergarten Teacher and High School Math Teacher
Company/Organization: Richmond Heights Local Schools
School / Department: School of Education and Counseling 

Help students to learn subject matter and skills which will lead toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs and evaluates the learning experiences of the students in activities sponsored by the school. (View the job descriptions for details about each position.)

Application Deadline: N/A

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Posting Date: 7/2/2025
Position: Planning and Development Associate
Company/Organization: Ohio City Incorporated
School / Department: Urban Affairs

The Planning and Development Associate will focus on building relationships, interfacing with stakeholders, and supporting partners who are doing work in the public realm in Ohio City. This includes supporting the execution of multi-modal streetscape projects, improving the neighborhood’s public spaces, public art, and wayfinding. This position will monitor the local design review committee, work with the community, staff, developers, and the City of Cleveland to help shape development projects and manage Ohio City’s own community outreach process. The position will also assist with the neighborhood’s internal real estate assets and development pipeline. 

Application Deadline: N/A

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Posting Date: 6/26/2025
Position: Commercial Real Estate and Operations Manager
Company/Organization: Shaker Heights Development Corporation
School / Department: All

Main Responsibilities: 

• Manage SHDC’s and SLDF’s commercial properties, including marketing, tenant relationships and recruitment, and maintaining buildings. Some specific duties include:
  • Assist with all facets of leasing properties, preparing financial models and pro formas to support property management, marketing, and tenant recruitment decisions including but not limited to:
    • Create marketing collateral for tenant recruitment
    • Schedule and supervise repairs and maintenance
    • Show available spaces to potential tenants and assist with leasing
    • Work with property management to collect rent, reduce delinquencies and keep track of payments
    • Assist with accounting and bookkeeping
    • Inspect properties regularly to make sure they are in good condition
    • Work with tenants to solve any issues or concerns
• Help secure funding for real estate development projects and programming from banks, foundations, government programs, and other sources. Additional fundraising sourcing will include investor contributions to SLDF, a private investment fund managed by SHDC
• Collaborate with City’s Economic Development department on:
  • Attracting new businesses and supporting existing ones, with primary focus on Chagrin-Lee District
  • Enhancing and facilitating business association meetings and activities in both the Greater Van Aken and Chagrin-Lee business districts
  • Neighborhood placemaking, events and activations
• Oversee daily operations at the Dealership, including management of coworking memberships, tenant relationships, event space rentals and common spaces. including:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for tenants, co-working members, visitors, and community members
  • Answer phone calls and provide members, visitors, and community guests with information related to the Dealership
  • Sign up new co-work members and help them get setup
  • Schedule events and meeting room bookings for members, nonmembers and community groups
  • Administration duties as assigned
  • Assist members with technology issues related to printing, booking conference rooms, keyless entry system and printing issues
  • Work in coordination with the property manager to handle all building maintenance needs
• Assist Executive Director in establishment of a Special Improvement District in the Chagrin-Lee commercial district
• Prepare communications and marketing materials, including shared management of SHDC’s social media accounts and website, newsletters, and more
• Represent SHDC at community meetings, partner events, and public presentations
• Staff and coordinate SHDC committees and SLDF board meetings

Application Deadline: N/A

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Posting Date: 6/23/2025
Position: Coordinator, Funding Opportunities
Company/Organization: Cuyahoga Community College
School / Department: All
Job Type: Part-time job. 

Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the department.  Collects necessary information to track the success of basic outcomes processes and procedures to support the on-going analysis and improvement of departmental efforts.  Works with management to implement the communications priorities of the department and College.  Leverages a sound understanding of the departmental focus to collaboratively work with colleagues to achieve goals of the department, division and college.  Contributes to the continued effectiveness of the team and department by developing and sustaining productive customer and employee relationships.  Provides administrative assistance to supervisor as needed.

Application Deadline: N/A.

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Posting Date: 5/14/2025
Position: Planner 1
Company/Organization: Department of Environmental Services, Ashtabula County Commissioners
School / Department: Urban Affairs

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Planner I will:
• Provide information on planning, land use, and zoning to the various audiences
• Prepare cases for inclusion on the Planning Commission agenda
• Meet with the public, developers, and surveyors regarding subdivision designs, review subdivision plans, ensure compliance with subdivision regulations
• Review and coordinate plan approval with other agencies; review amendments to existing and proposed legislation and recommend action to be taken
• Project management, preparing and submitting grant proposals, and monitoring department and contractor activities.

Application Deadline: 8/6/2025

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