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 executive-level 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 decision-making and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position will support short- and long-term 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 ro le 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 large-scale 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 Iowa’s 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!

 

About the Department: 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in administrative or program management.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates an extensive 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.

 

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 reviewe d annually, and must comply with the and .

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Compensation: $56,645 to commensurate with

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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.