Program Coordinator, Orientation Services

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Competencies Required

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing a comparable level of expertise is required.
• Reasonable (typically 6mo – 1 year) experience working in orientation or event planning specific to undergraduate students in a post-secondary academic setting.

Demonstrates a Basic proficiency level in:

• Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze.
• 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.

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:

• Knowledge of and the ability to provide new incoming students with a welcoming environment and to help familiarize them with school facilities, policies and services.
• 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.
• The ability to form and manage effective teams.

Desired Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in higher education, student development, student affairs, or a related field is highly desired.

Demonstrates a Basic proficiency level 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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a current resume or CV and
• cover letter addressing position qualifications.

*THIS POSTING IS SET TO EXPIRE end of day Sunday, 09/19/2021. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) 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 {insert any additional hiring requirements}. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

ABOUT THE DEPT: The Orientation Services program is part of new student services at the University of Iowa.  It is housed under University College and encompasses the OnIowa! and Success at Iowa programs as well. We coordinate activities and resources for students and families to welcome them to campus and support their transition to higher education.

Additional Details

*NOTE: This position is only able to hire within the advertised salary range (see below).  Reach out to the emily-kleinmeyer@uiowa.edu to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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