Administrative Services Coordinator, Student Life Communications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-6 months administrative support or office management experience, including coordinating projects and providing operational support.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Asana or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service in a professional setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to compose professional correspondence and create materials such as newsletters, reports, and web content.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some (typically 1–3 years) administrative support or office management experience, including coordinating projects and providing operational support.
• Previous experience with email, content management, google analytics, and/or newsletter platforms.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or communications settings.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa administrative systems and procedures (e.g., purchasing, travel, or budget reconciliation systems).
• Experience with event planning logistics, vendor relations, and/or basic financial tracking.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.

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