Director, JPEC
Education Requirement
- Master’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Typically, 5 or more years relevant work experience in a leadership role.
- A high level of business acumen including entrepreneurial experience such as senior leadership or founding/co-founding a company.
- Experience serving in an operations or COO type role.
- Familiarity with community and/or state of Iowa entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Professional experience promoting a welcoming and respectful workplace environment that recognizes, celebrates, and rewards behaviors that support the university’s core values.
- Ability to travel, including overnight, generally monthly.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet the UI Fleet Safety Driving Policy.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with external fundraising, via philanthropy and/or venture finance.
- Experience overseeing business operations and execution.
- Experience managing complex projects and using project management systems.
- Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures.
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 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, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 6A. 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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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.
