Dance Marathon Coordinator

Qualifications:

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
• Demonstrated commitment to multiculturalism and experience working with people of color and other historically underrepresented groups.
• 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.

Desirable 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 and 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 subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.