Assistant Director of Academic Support
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience (either professional level or experience during graduate school) in a student services role supporting undergraduate success such as academic advising, academic support and retention, residence life, admission counseling, career advising, student life or similar.
- Excellent communication and listening skills: strong professional writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
- Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends during the academic year.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in student development or related area.
- Academic advising experience.
- Student supervisory experience.
- Experience with managing academic support resources.
- Professional experience and/or a degree in a STEM discipline.
- Ability to be self-directed, organized, and proactive in completing work assignments.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. 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.
