Assistant Director, Obermann Center for Advanced Studies

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in an academic discipline, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Reasonable (1-3 years) administrative, supervisory, and program experience is required.
• Exemplary writing and communication skills, including writing for non-academic audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to the civic importance of the arts, scholarship, and research.
• Substantial knowledge of the goals of higher education, including some familiarity with the needs of faculty in a comprehensive research university.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Some experience (6 months-1 year) in public speaking, writing for diverse audiences, and/or teaching is required.
• Strong academic performance and interest in interdisciplinary research are essential.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including experience managing projects and providing consultation to team members and peers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the confidence, sensibility and discretion to work diplomatically and effectively with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and students as well as with distinguished visitors, community partners, and the general public; and the capacity to form and sustain purposeful relationships and networks.
• Must be resourceful with excellent problem solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or advanced coursework beyond the master's degree is desired.
• Experience with social media, including Twitter, YouTube, and Constant Contact. Familiarity with Drupal and WordPress.
• Demonstrated experience with University of Iowa systems and administrative processes.
• Training and ability to direct educational activities for students connected to center programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator.
• Skilled as an expository writer.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and discretion in dealing with faculty and graduate students in the grant selection process.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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 verification of academic credentials.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)