Admissions Events Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

• Some related administrative program and event planning experience (typically 6 months to 1 year), may include college internships or related undergraduate experience

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of admissions events.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and occasionally statewide, as needed.

• Ability to move boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy requirements

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:

  • The ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

  • Sound business ethics and consistently adheres to and promotes the values and principles in all business and personal transactions

  • Knowledge of and the ability to analyze data fully and accurately and reach productive decisions

  • Oral and written communication skills

  • Preparing and delivering presentations, both formal and informal

  • The knowledge and proficiency of commonly used office support software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Desirable Qualifications:

• Some experience working in an admissions or related field

• Demonstrates a basic knowledge and experience with training and monitoring of outreach/recruitment programs

• Knowledge of the nature, goals and objectives, and operational aspects of a college or university

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a current resume

• a relevant cover letter

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. 

Work Modality: 

This position is primarily on-campus but may be eligible for some flexibility and remote work (i.e., over academic calendar break times and ad hoc) in alignment with dept policies and practices. All remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $43,240-$45,000, with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

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

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