Administrative Specialist & Assistant to the Chair
The Department of Dance is seeking a full-time Administrative Specialist and Assistant to the Chair.
The Administrative Specialist performs administrative, academic, and supervisory support in the Department of Dance requiring a high degree of discretion and independent judgment and is responsible for maintaining a strong, team-focused environment to enable Dance to fulfill its research, teaching, and service missions. This position serves as Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Dance and primary supervisor of departmental student workers, musical staff, and University of Iowa Youth Ballet and Community Dance School (UIYB) director(s). This position also manages scheduling and facilities in dance department building and serves as graduate coordinator for the Dance MFA program.
Key Responsibilities
- Make decisions and exercise a high level of autonomy while performing administrative support/management responsibilities for DEO of Department of Dance, including managing schedules, correspondence, faculty promotion and review processes, and other tasks as assigned.
- Serve as manager of the main office, building coordinator of Dance department building, point of contact for course management, and graduate coordinator for MFA program.
- Provide administrative supervision of musical, UIYB, and student employees. Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and performance reviews to assure outcomes are achieved.
- Provide strategic assistance and implementation of Department of Dance goals under the direction
of DEO and Performing Arts Administrator.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu.
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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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.
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