Administrative Services Manager
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The University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom is seeking to hire a 100% full-time Administrative Services Professional. This position is a 3- year specified term role.
Join the new team of the Center for Intellectual Freedom! Were seeking a dynamic Administrative Services Manager to help build a bold new academic initiative focused on the ideas and institutions that shape free societies. If youre a strategic thinker with a passion for impactful work this is your opportunity to lead from the ground up. Join the team to have an opportunity to:
- Lead and coordinate highly visible institutional level small- and large-scale events.
- Support short- and long-term academic strategic initiatives within the Center for Intellectual Freedom.
- Draft edit and finalize communications on behalf of the Interim Director of the Center for Intellectual Freedom to internal and external audiences on a variety of topics. This includes information for correspondence website content faculty and student communications and external stakeholder communications including to alumni and patrons supporting the Center and its programs.
- Implement cross-functional initiatives aligned with the Centers strategic goals ensuring timely delivery budget adherence and measurable impact.
- And more!
*For a full job description including all duties and competencies assigned please e-mail thecontactlisted below or visit:Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). Click here to learn more about the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa.
About the Department: The Center for Intellectual Freedom (CIF) is an established independent academic center under the Board of Regents. The Center will conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas traditions and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society. The Center shall provide scholarship in all of the following subjects:
- The texts and major debates that form the intellectual foundation of free societies especially that of the United States.
- The principles ideals and institutions of the American constitutional order.
- The foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.
Required Qualifications:
Abachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience or expertise. - 3-5 years of experience inadministrative or program management
Competencies Required:
- Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
- 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 completeALLof the following documents and mark them as a relevant file to the submission:
- A current resume highlighting relevant professional and academic experience.
- A tailored cover letter explaining your interest in the Center and how your background will allow you to be the main administrative person for the Center.
- A personal statement of 1 or 2 pages maximum explaining why it is important that the University of Iowa has a center to cover the topics listed in the bill creating it:
- The texts and major debates that form the intellectual foundation of free societies especially that of the United States.
- The principles ideals and institutions of the American constitutional order.
- The foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.
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 process.
Additional Details:
Work Modality: This position is eligible for hybrid work 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.
Compensation: Starting salary minimum $75000 with Competitive Benefits
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
