Coordinator, Dance Marathon Programs
Dance Marathon Coordinator, University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is seeking a Coordinator for Dance Marathon Programs to co-advise The University of Iowa Dance Marathon (UIDM) student organization by promoting, coordinating, and evaluating Dance Marathon events, fundraisers, & other initiatives with a primary focus given to campus events including the planning of the annual BIG Event. This position will oversee the recruitment of 2,000+ participants and all leadership training for 100+ Dance Marathon student leaders. In addition, this position will oversee Dance Marathon Family interaction, including event planning, database management, and providing general feedback. This position is full-time and requires attendance at some weekend and evening meetings/events during peak periods of the calendar. This position will support efforts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the UIDM organization, communicate, interpret, and enforce appropriate University policies, and provide training for students in the areas of leadership, programming, marketing, problem solving and finances.
The Dance Marathon Coordinator plays a critical role in facilitating, guiding, and stewarding the strategic growth of collegiate student philanthropic engagement through the Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon program. The Dance Marathon Coordinator will also assist in all areas of development and events to increase funds to enhance our mission. The Dance Marathon Coordinator encourages the development of key leadership skills in student leaders--such as fundraising, strategic decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, and event management skills. Doing so results in a well-rounded and valuable student leader experience and ultimately leads to dance marathon students and supporters becoming Dance Marathon Alumni – continuing to give of their time, talents, and treasure beyond their dance marathon years.
Finally, this position is part of the Student Engagement and Campus Program within Leadership and Engagement. This position does play a role in collaborating with this department and helping at various events throughout the year.
For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership and Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Work experience (typically 6 months or more) as a paraprofessional or professional in higher education & student affairs, or experience with event planning, program management, marketing, or fundraising.
- Professional experience with creating a welcoming and respectful work environment as well as experience working with people of color and other historically underrepresented students, and/or individuals with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.
- Working experience with standard office computer applications.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience working in higher education in advising, developing, coordinating, and evaluating student life and campus activities programming.
- Extensive experience in event management processes and activities; ability to plan, organize and execute large student life or other medium to large-scale events and to coordinate resources before, during and after an event.
- Basic knowledge of organizational practices or strategies for communicating or marketing to establish favorable public relations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with community partners; preferably within the greater Iowa City community.
- Knowledge of processes, methods and tools for creating and maintaining accurate and thorough financial reports.
- Extensive leadership experience with a student organization; preferably Dance Marathon.
Application Details:
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
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 or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
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.
