Assistant/Associate Director - The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center

Education/Licensure Requirements: 

• JD degree with a license to practice law in Iowa (If no license to practice, candidate must commit to becoming licensed in Iowa within one year) 
• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience working in/with the nonprofit sector, or the functional equivalent of such experience.
• 2-3 years of experience developing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences, with and without multi-media tools. 
• One or more years of experience in a position offering legal guidance to individuals or entities.
• One or more years of experience in a position of program management, decision-making, and developing processes to meet strategic goals.
• One or more years of experience successfully developing collaborative relationships with diverse groups of people within or external to an organization.
• A working knowledge and proficiency with one or more of the following: Microsoft Office Suite (or Word and Excel), web management software; and/or demonstrated ability to learn emerging technology. 
• A sample presentation and/or publication on a nonprofit topic (pdf format).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Facilitating strategic planning, leadership development, succession planning, or similar programming for nonprofit entities. 
• Creating online content, including tutorials.
• One or more years working with promotional campaigns to attain program objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies.
• A record demonstrating a strong client service orientation. 
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures. 

Application and Position Details:

• 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
  • A sample presentation and/or publication on a nonprofit topic (pdf format)
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position. 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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