Position Qualifications

Education/Equivalent Required

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may also serve to meet these minimum requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Progressive experience (Typically 5-7 years) in analysis for planning and project management required with particular focus in the management of IT projects and services preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working collaboratively with senior leaders/executives.
• Proven experience leading successful change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing projects within given time frames.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse environment and the knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse staff members.
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills, a strong customer service orientation and enthusiasm for the application of new technologies across a broad range of disciplines.
• Demonstrated excellence and breadth of experience writing a variety of communication vehicles (messages, articles, policies, proposals, reports, etc.) for diverse audiences essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interactions with university faculty and administrators as well as representatives at other higher education institutions, government agencies, and industries.
• Ability to engage and adapt productively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with impact over a broad scope of projects both within and external to the University.
• Ability to effectively direct a creative unit with pressing schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and familiarity with campus-scale IT projects and services
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations
• Demonstrated experience in planning for large conference presentations
• Project management and/or Change management certification
• Ability to work in and adapt to a complex changing environment with potentially conflicting priorities.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.

For questions or the full job description, please contact Julie Cunningham at julie-cunninngham@uiowa.edu