SPHERES Program Coordinator/Educational Support Services Specialist - School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in education, student development, counseling or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one year administrative, supervisory, and/or program management experience.
- Experience working with students, interns, or other early-career professionals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- At least three years administrative, supervisory, and/or program management experience.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. higher education, counseling) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in the area of recruitment, internships, and placement.
- Experience in public speaking, technical writing, and/or teaching.
- Familiar with university policies and procedures.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #26005058.
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 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
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