Ohio Department of Higher Education
Jeff Robinson has a diverse work experience in the field of communications. Jeff started their career as a Staff Writer at ThisWeek Newspapers in 1997 and worked there until 2000. Jeff then joined Ohio Magazine as a Staff Writer and worked for them from 2000 to 2002. Following that, they worked as an Editor at The Publishing Group from 2003 to 2005.
In 2005, Jeff joined Delaware Gazette as an Editor and worked there until 2008. Jeff then joined the City of Powell, Ohio as a Public Information Officer, where they served as the primary communications specialist until 2012.
Jeff also worked at the State of Ohio Board of Regents from 2012 to 2013, initially as the Deputy Director of Communications and later as the Acting Director of Communications. In 2013, they joined the State of Ohio Department of Higher Education as the Director of Communications.
In 2004, Jeff also worked as a Writer/Editor for MyCommunicator at SourcePoint (formerly Council for Older Adults).
Throughout their career, they have gained extensive experience in writing, editing, proofreading, event planning, and publications.
Jeff Robinson attended Miami University from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly known as the Ohio Board of Regents) is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency’s main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education’s contributions to the state and its citizens. As a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education advises the Governor on higher education policy and implements the Governor’s plan to make college more affordable for Ohioans and drive the state’s economic advancement through its network of public universities, regional campuses, community colleges, and adult workforce and adult education centers. Chancellor John Carey was appointed the ninth Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents in April of 2013.