Economic Development Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Typically, 2 or more years of program/project management experience.
• Working knowledge of accepted program/project management techniques.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with clients on outreach or business development opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal communication (oral and written), relationship building skills and demonstrated application within the university and/or business community.
• Strong computer skills with experience using advanced functions in Excel, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. 
•  Professional experience with engagement through various social media channels.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards with the ability to travel across Iowa (30% during peak times for project recruitment and execution each semester).
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in creating and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events and marketing specialty programs.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM software.

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 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.