Program Manager, Iowa Summer Writing Festival

Education Required:

A Master’s degree in Creative Writing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Superlative written and verbal communication, comfort with public speaking, and the ability to model and maintain positive interpersonal skills in a high-voltage settings.
• Demonstrated competency in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Zoom, as well as experience using digital course creation and teaching platforms such as ICON, Canvas Catalog, Blackboard, or other electronic learning management systems
• 1-3 years experience working in a festival or conference, primarily in an administrative role.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people, or priorities as organizational needs dictate

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with adult learners in a community setting
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures
• Experience developing online programming.

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #23001035. 

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 30, 2023.

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 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 and export control screening. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.  

For additional questions, please contact: Vance-Morris@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.