Assistant Director, Graduate Career Services
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience (1-3 years) in:
- Higher education, career services, career advising, training/teaching, or professional development
- Program and event management/planning
- Experience in creating and implementing tactical plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically regarding attention to detail and proven sense of urgency when responding to employer, alumni, or students’ interaction.
- Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills with a variety of individuals and groups including peers, leadership, and internal/external constituents.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet Fleet Safety Driving Standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience career coaching in a highly competitive, placement-focused environment.
- A working understanding of CRM and/or database systems (such as Handshake, Salesforce, BGI).
- Technology experience using: Excel, Qualtrics, Microsoft Suite, Video Conferencing systems (such as Zoom, Go-To-Meeting and/or Skype for Business) and/or Salesforce.
- Administrative experience in budgeting and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems.
Application 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:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates 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. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.
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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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.
