The University of Iowa Center for Teaching is hiring an Administrative Services Coordinator. (50%) Apply today to be the friendly, welcoming face and key organizational support for the Center for Teaching!

The Administrative Services Coordinator position within the Center for Teaching is a multifaceted role that helps to ensure the effective day to day operation of the Center for Teaching. Serving as the first point of contact for the Center, this position provides front-line reception and administrative coordination, including scheduling, project support and assistance with program development, and general office assistance. They will also have the opportunity to:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of specific projects, services and programs to provide administrative and operational support and management, including:

• Serve as key role in cash handling process for all departmental checks received

• Assist as needed with gathering information and data, and prepare materials and reports for special initiatives.

• Liaise with appropriate campus community members regarding meetings, events, Center news, and Center guests

• And more

For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below.

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About the Department:The Center for Teaching advances teaching and learning excellence at Iowa and develops a collaborative university culture that supports, values, and rewards effective teaching. The center is an advocate for evidence-based, reflective teaching and a leader in instructor professional development, responsible for sparking and shaping transformative conversations about teaching and learning on campus and beyond. Our team collaborates with UI instructors; teaching assistants; department, collegiate, and university administrators; students; and campus partners to create structures and policies that enhance teaching and learning excellence. The Center for Teaching partners with all campus community members who care about excellence in teaching and learning, including all instructors, administrators, and staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education

• Some (6 months to 1 year) experience in office administration or equivalent, with preference for experience in a higher ed institution.

• May include infrequent evening and weekend work

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy

  • Proficiency with MS Office suite

  • Event organization

  • Professional demeanor

• Familiarity with teaching in a higher ed context

Desirable Qualifications:

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with copy editing, writing for a newsletter, web editing, and graphic design.

• Experience teaching in a higher ed context

• Experience providing support in a Center for Teaching & Learning, office of graduate development or faculty development, or related office

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of 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 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.

The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.

Work Modality: This position performed fully on-campus and will not be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $21,000 – $27,000 (50%), with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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