Project Assistant
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Experience Required
• More than one-year related office administration.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent objectives and tasks while making effective judgments to the priorities of time and resource allocation.
• Ability to work independently and demonstration of self-motivation for assignment completion.
• History of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office applications or equivalent software, including calendar and email desktop tools.
• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
Desirable Qualifications
• Knowledge and experience with university policies, procedures as related to position.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. 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 credential check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
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.
