Administrative Services Manager, Office of the Provost
Administrative Services Manager, Office of the Provost
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Job Description
The University of Iowa Office of the Provost is hiring a dedicated Administrative Services Manager (100% appointment).
Reporting to the Administrative Services Director the Administrative Services Manager provides executivelevel operational and administrative support to senior leaders within the Office of the Provost. This role involves advanced management and coordination of projects processes and events requiring independent decisionmaking and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position will support short and longterm academic initiatives including special student recruitment programs and scholarships; developing and implementing the strategic plan; and assisting special task forces and committees. The person in this role must be skilled at fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners while coordinating and managing various operational administrative and financial activities to ensure efficient and effective operations.
They will also have the opportunity to:
Manage committees task forces and special projects as needed. This involves participation in small and large group meetings; providing data and information from various sources; drafting reports presentations and other documents; and managing tasks to meet deadlines. - Lead and coordinate highly visible institutional level small and largescale events.
- Actively participate on teams to develop implement and evaluate plans to create and execute college readiness recruitment transition and scholarship programs aimed at increasing access to higher education for students in Iowa and beyond.
- Manage activities within the University of Iowas strategic plan which involves working as a team with faculty staff and administrators to develop implement and assess tactics that support the goals of the strategic plan.
- And More!
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About the Department: The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost provides academic leadership to the University of Iowa. Its fundamental mission is to champion innovation and excellence in teaching research creative production and service.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - 3 years of experience in administrative or program management.
Competencies Required:
- Demonstrates an extensiveproficiency level in the following competencies:
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data including both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Understanding of effective verbal and written communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs.
- Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present information to groups with the appropriate formality.
- Knowledge of effective strategies and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Knowledge of and experience with tools and techniques for planning organizing and controlling projects and work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Familiarity with higher education systems and processes.
- Attention to detail strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively proactively establish priorities and meet deadlines and solve problems independently and creatively.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration applicants must upload BOTHof the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:
- a current resume
- 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 required to selfdisclose 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 process.
Work Modality:This position is eligible for hybrid work (1 remote day per week) within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm.
Compensation: $56645 to commensurate with Competitive Benefits
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
