Chief of Staff & Public Information Officer
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience (typically 5 years) in communications, project management or related field.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with senior leaders/executives.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interactions with university faculty, administrators as well as representatives from other higher education institutions, government agencies and entities.
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to respond to high pressure circumstances quickly and calmly.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to be available on-call and during weekends and holidays as needed.
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of public relations principles and practices as they pertain to the internal and external communication needs of a public safety organization.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting information.
Experience writing talking points and providing media training.
Position and Application Details:
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 7 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 must participate in, with approved results, a background investigation and fingerprinting, including but not limited to, criminal and credit history review. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.
This position is performed fully on campus.
About the University of Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
