Administrative Services Manager

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience or expertise.
• 3-5 years of experience in administrative or program management

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data, including both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
  • Understanding of effective verbal and written communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
  • Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present information to groups with the appropriate formality.
  • Knowledge of effective strategies and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Knowledge of and experience with tools and techniques for planning, organizing and controlling projects and work independently as well as cooperatively with others.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with higher education systems and processes.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively, proactively establish priorities and meet deadlines, and solve problems independently and creatively.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete ALL of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:

• A current resume highlighting relevant professional and academic experience.
• A tailored cover letter explaining your interest in the Center and how your background will allow you to be the main administrative person for the Center.
• A personal statement of 1 or 2 pages maximum, explaining why it is important that the University of Iowa has a center to cover the topics listed in the bill creating it: 
  • The texts and major debates that form the intellectual foundation of free societies, especially that of the United States. 
  • The principles, ideals, and institutions of the American constitutional order.
  • The foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process. 

Additional Details:

Work Modality: This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Compensation: Starting salary minimum $75,000 with Competitive Benefits

 Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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