Graduate Administrative Affairs Coordinator

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student development, counseling or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Experience (typically one to three years) in assessment of programmatic and curricular objectives, preferably at the college/university level.
• Office administration, organizing and planning tasks efficiently, processing detailed information with good accuracy and in meeting deadlines.
• Using and understanding 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.
• Application of establishing and building healthy working relations and partnerships with colleagues within and external to own unit.
• Utilizing tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data including the use of computer database(s), word processing, and website maintenance and management.
• Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions with a high level of autonomy while performing program support.
• Data management and reporting including customizing data fields, interpreting and assessing information and sharing data summaries and findings with constituents and org/unit leaders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contributions of each individual is required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Desired Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., higher education, counseling, or equivalent experience).
• Reasonable (1 – 3 years) experience and knowledge of higher education policies, procedures and regulations.
• Some experience with and knowledge of higher education.

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlight

Regular salaried position. Pay level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and other generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.