Assistant Director, Organizational and Leadership Development

Required Qualifications:

Education Requirement:

• Master’s degree in organizational development, business administration, psychology, instructional design, human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to design and manage complex projects and programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to produce documents that are clear and well-presented and able to adapt communication to different audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills; demonstrated ability to work with others outside of chain of command to produce results.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment
• Ability to gather, interpret, and present data clearly, and to utilize data to inform decisions.
• Experience with computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, and video conferencing (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams). 

Position specific required qualifications:

• Experience, typically 3-5 years, in organizational development/change management and/or leadership development.
• Demonstrated experience in advising managers and leaders on talent development, leadership development, team building/culture, and change management.
• Experience facilitating workshops and programs in person and virtually.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Leadership experience, such as supervision of professionals, project/initiative leadership, serving as a member of a leadership team.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization such as a university. 
• Certification/training in one or more of the following:
  • project management
  • change management
  • coaching
  • PHR or SPHR
  • Other related certificates

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: 

• Resume
• 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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and 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 Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. 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. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.