Governance Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• 3 years of experience with organizational management or governance of a large institution

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, is required.

• Superior attention to detail, including skills in process improvement, project design, and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently to guide groups of individuals to meet project deadlines. Superior organizational and prioritization skills; deadline-driven

• Ability to build trust and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a team, all levels of management, and all constituents. Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Aptitude for strategic communications, and ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information encountered

• Professional demeanor and ability to defuse sensitive situations in a calm manner

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle many tasks simultaneously

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. 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 Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.