Community Engagement Specialist & People's Law Library Coordinator

Education Requirement 

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school. 

Required Qualifications 

• 3 years of professional experience. 
• Demonstrated understanding of DEI issues and the ability to effectively interact with diverse populations. 
• Ability to manage projects and balance competing priorities. 
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including extensive legal writing experience. 
• Sophisticated understanding of the U.S. Legal system and interest in improving access to legal information. 
• A valid driver’s license is required, as is continued compliance with the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standards (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19). 

Desired Qualifications 

• Instruction experience. 
• Experience with web content creation and management. 
• Library experience that included working with members of the public on legal information issues. 
• Law practice experience. 
• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.  

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

• A list of three professional references.

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. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. 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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