Administrative Specialist & Assistant to the Chair
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and administrative work experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-3 years of higher education office administration or related experience.
- Extensive knowledge of, and ability to utilize, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms, etc.) and data collection mechanisms (i.e., surveys, Qualtrics, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience leading, motivating, evaluating, and rewarding personnel, including experience supervising administrative staff.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication; demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and build strong professional working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Working knowledge of university policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience working with university systems (i.e., MAUI, workflow, HR transactions, etc.).
- Knowledge of and/or interest in dance and the performing arts.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25003629. In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled anytime 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 recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3B. 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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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
