Blood Drive & Recruitment Specialist, DeGowin Blood Center

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications studies or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 – 2 years related administrative and program experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some weekends and evenings.
• Current driver’s license and ability to meet The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated experience working in a position with high volume public contact and in providing excellent customer service is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and running special events.
• Demonstrated ability to create programs, promotional, and educational material.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the blood bank industry.
• Previous experience in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to edit and assist in writing articles and reports for publication and distribution.
• Prior experience in blood donor recruitment.
• General knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations are desirable. 

Position and 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 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 additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.