Operations and Engagement Coordinator
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- Nov 18, 2025 Post Date
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- 25006180 Requisition #
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, communications, event management, higher education, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, communications, operations, or events.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing deadlines with accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, including writing, editing, and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector settings.
- Familiarity with institutional communications, project coordination, or community engagement.
- Experience supporting public events, multi-stakeholder projects, or digital content updates.
- Comfort with tracking and reporting engagement metrics and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Suite.
- Experience working data and mapping tools such as PowerBI and ArcGIS.
Application and Position 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. 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 additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Pay level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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.
