Assistant Business and Facilities Officer (Located in Urbandale, IA)
The Iowa Board of Regents, which governs the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa, is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Assistant Business and Facilities Officer. This position plays a critical role in providing strategic leadership and financial oversight to support the Board’s mission, goals, and capital initiatives across Iowa’s public universities.
The position will be located in Urbandale, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in capital planning, financial analysis, and facilities oversight across Regent institutions.
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations on institutional capital project budgets and financing plans.
- Represent the staff on the Board’s Property and Facilities Committee and prepare the agenda and docket for the Committee.
- Review and/or prepare responses to legislative inquiries, and required reports to the Governor, General Assembly, and Board committees.
- Serve as a liaison between the Board Office and institutions on facilities and business matters.
- Assist the Chief Business Officer as needed on matters related to budgets, financial reporting, and transaction approval.
- Monitor relevant legislative and industry developments to ensure compliance and best practice alignment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as architecture, engineering, construction engineering, or construction management.
- Considerable experience in positions requiring a high degree of analytical ability.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of Iowa Board of Regents capital project policies and procedures is highly desirable.
Additional Information
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- This position is based in Urbandale, Iowa.
- Reports directly to the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Regents.
Submit a resume and contact information for three references to Kristin Bauer Davis, Associate Counsel & Director of Human Resources and Merit Systems, Iowa Board of Regents, 11260 Aurora, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, or by email to Kristin.Bauer@iowaregents.edu.
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.
