Manager or Assistant Director, Campus Tour Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience and comparable expertise is required.
• Reasonable (1‐3 years) experience creating and managing program(s) or service(s) in a higher education setting
• Reasonable experience collaborating with internal university academic units and student organization

Competencies Required

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common office support software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Zoom, Skype
• Oral and written communications skills, including the ability to present information to large groups.

Demonstrates an Extensive proficiency level in:

• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a detailed, deadline‐oriented team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.

Special Qualifications Required

• Some evening and weekend work required.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the Fleet Safety Program guidelines.
• The ability to move boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, or a related field
• Experience with higher education student recruitment.
• Considerable tour program experience (typically 3‐5 years) in a post‐secondary academic setting.
• Experience within the last 5 years in admissions work, educational agency serving college bound populations, or student service programs (student life, residence hall services, student organizations).

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:

• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, interprets ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors
• Relationship and team management including experience working within one or more creative team(s).

Required Application Materials

In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a resume and cover letter and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission.

Additional Posting Details:

*The working job title (Manager vs. Assistant Director) is dependent on the final incumbent’s years of experience and proficiency level in the position qualifications (email hannah-dobrowski@uiowa.edu with questions)

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. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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