Academic Program Management and Services Associate (Program Associate)

Education Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  

Required Qualifications

• Related administrative experience (typically six months to one year) supporting the daily operations of an office or program including serving as a liaison, and event planning and coordination is required. 
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively, accurately transmit, receive and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level is required. 
• Working proficiency in the use of computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, web content management, and database software is required. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. 
• The ability to occasionally assist with meetings and events outside of normal working hours is required. 
• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with graduate student program recruitment, admission, enrollment, orientation and liaison is highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level is desirable. 
• Experience arranging travel, coordinating schedules for multiple people, and organizing catering. 
• Working knowledge and proficiency with social media platforms is desirable. 
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, systems and regulations including pCard purchases policies and Pro-Trav trip requests is desirable. 

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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