Program Assistant, Orientation Services

WHAT YOU BRING:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.
• Some experience (6 months, may include undergrad level work) in a program or project support role including administrative tasks, collaborating on teams, and/or managing multiple concurrent objectives.
• Demonstrates a basic proficiency in:
  • Planning, mobilizing and distributing resources, preferably including training or facilitating programs.
  • Knowledge of marketing options and opportunities; abilities to advertise through various channels.
  • Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze and problem solve.
  • Establishing and building healthy working relationships and partnerships with colleagues within and external to own unit, those to whom services are provided, vendors, the public, regulatory/governmental agencies, etc., all of whom may be seen as “customers” or receivers of services provided by the University.
  • Working 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.

Desired

• Demonstrates a basic proficiency in:
  • Ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years), and strategic (3-5 years) planning support of the overall business plan.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
  • Knowledge of or proficiency in the student orientation function – introducing to campus, university policies, campus life acclimation or related.

SOUND LIKE YOUR CUP OF TEA? APPLY!

To be eligible for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents tailored to the position and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the specific requisition submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled at any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal and credential background checks. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. *This position will end advertising and accepting applications on Friday, 4/28/23 at 11:59pm (CT).

Compensation: The anticipated hiring salary for this role is $40,000 - $42,000. Reach out to Emily Kleinmeyer to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities. 

Work Modality: Primarily on campus with remote option up to 40%, subject to training, peak periods, dept policy, and performance. (Any remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.)

*This is a specified term appointment anticipated for one year with the possibility of extension dependent on program needs and funding. 

Contact Emily Kleinmeyer for questions. Visit our Working@Iowa page to learn more why you should join the University of Iowa!