Educ Supp Svcs Associate
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or an equivalent combination of education and event experience.
- Typically 6 months - 1 year of event planning experience.
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to:
- Plan, organize, monitor and control multiple projects, ensuring efficient use of resources in order to achieve project objectives.
- Demonstrate excellent writing and editing skills utilizing AP Style, including ability to use language accurately and creatively, to recognize and use correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Working knowledge of:
- MS Office applications and other communication tools.
- Performing duties in a team oriented, fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
- Ability to handle physical requirement of event set-up and take down.
- Ability to work weekends, evening hours, and travel overnight as needed.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license which meets compliance with the standards of the University of Iowa’s Fleet Safety Program.
- Preferred large-scale event planning experience of 100+ attendees for 1 year.
- Experience with social communication tools including social media platforms and email marketing tools.
- Familiarity with post-secondary higher educational institutions.
- Working knowledge of UI policies and procedures relating to on-campus events and communications.
- Experience hiring, scheduling and supervising student staff/interns.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
