Education Assistant
Education or Equivalency Required
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- 6 months to one-year supervisory experience
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute events, including the ability to identify and coordinate resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.
- Demonstrated understanding of the mission of a research university and the mission and functions of a university museum.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel).
- Valid driver's license is required, as well as an ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards (https://uiowa.edu/riskmanagement/vehicle-use)
Desirable Qualifications
- Advanced degree in museum studies, education, or related field
- Direct experience with planning, designing, and/or delivering educational programming in a museum setting.
- Ability to apply policies and practices for evaluating and assessing programs
- Ability to research best practices and provide recommendations
- Experience in higher education
- Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations
- Experience working in an environment where the development and delivery of educational programming is central to the organization's mission
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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.
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.
