Summer Institute Coordinator
Education Required:
- A Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, English, Literature, Creative Writing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience
Required:
- Program coordination experience (typically a minimum of one year) is required
- Possession of a valid Driver's License, ability to meet the University Fleet Safety Program, and the ability to occasionally travel.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level is required.
- Working proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet computer software applications is required.
- Working proficiency and experience with students in a professional or volunteer capacity is required.
- Demonstrated working proficiency in the ability to work with variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contribution of diverse individuals is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field by start date is highly desired.
- Some knowledge of Hindi and/or Urdu is highly desirable.
- Some knowledge of the literature of India and/or Pakistan is highly desirable.
- Working proficiency and experience utilizing social media platforms for outreach and promotional purposes is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level is desirable.
- Some knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations is desirable.
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.
