Employer Events Specialist & Career Coach

WHAT YOU BRING:

Education and Experience Required:

• A Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.
• Reasonable experience (1-3 years) of advising, coaching, teaching, training, counseling, career services or other in a related academic or helping profession.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates a working proficiency in each of the following areas:
  • Knowledge and ability to provide career advice, coaching, and assistance with career decision-making and internship/job search preparation, search, and strategy.
  • Effective communication and the ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and groups.
  • Knowledge and the ability to plan, manage and facilitate educational/instructional workshops or related initiatives.
  • Knowledge and ability to work collaboratively to organize, execute and evaluate events involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
  • Ability to think creatively and develop/pilot new methods of meeting the changing career needs/expectations of a diverse student population.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be available to travel within IA and outside of IA for events (5-8% time). Some overnight travel, evening, and weekend work required.
• The ability to move boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a working proficiency in each of the following areas:
  • Experience working 1:1 and/or in groups with college students.
  • Familiarity/experience with career assessment tools

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Application Requirements: 

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (tailored to the position)

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) 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 recruitment process.

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Additional Details:

• The anticipated hiring salary for this position is a range of $46,000 - 52,000. Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
• 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. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process and are subject to change for training, programming, peak periods, and performance.
• For questions, contact Hannah Dobrowski, HR Generalist at hannah-dobrowski@uiowa.edu

Click here to learn more about why you should join the UI!

• Classification Title: Educ Supp Svcs Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

• Pay Level: 4A

• Organization: Provost
• Contact Name: Hannah M Dobrowski
• Contact Email: hannah-dobrowski@uiowa.edu