Southeast Iowa Regional STEM Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Competencies Required (in contract with Governor’s office):

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis or comparable experience in a STEM field, marketing, economics, management, public relations, or related area.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex activities. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of current software and web-based applications in written and on-line communication, information processing, and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and advocate for STEM interests and activities.
• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.  Substantial travel required.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field, marketing, economics, management, public relations, or related area.
• Work experience in STEM education.
• Work experience in STEM industry or business.
• STEM policy experience, and project management experience.

The University of Iowa values diversity among students, faculty, and staff and believes that a rich diversity of people and the many points of view they bring serve to enhance the quality of the educational experience at the University of Iowa.

TO APPLY:

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 resume and a
• 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. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. THIS POSTING WILL END ADVERTISING END OF DAY 10/15/2021.

*This is a specified term P&S position with full benefits. The successful incumbent will be appointed in no longer than one-year increments, not to exceed six years from start date unless ongoing funding is secured.

This position is only able to hire within the advertised salary range (see below).  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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