Assistant Director, Pre-Tippie Programs
The University of Iowa Research is seeking an Assistant Director for their Undergraduate Program Office. This role involves holistic advising for prospective and current undergraduate students, assisting with recruitment activities, and co-leading program management. Responsibilities Provide holistic advising to both prospective and current undergraduate students regarding: academics, registration, admission requirements, professional development, involvement opportunities, study abroad, graduation, and policies and procedures Assist in the planning and implementation of domestic and international recruitment activities, including, but not limited to Hawkeye Visit Days, Admitted Student Days, Top Scholars Day, Transfer Days, Preview Iowa, Business Visit Day, Next Step Iowa, special recruiting presentations, Admission Information Sessions, and daily visits with prospective students and parents. Some recruiting events will require occasional time outside the 8:00am to 5:00pm Co-lead Pre-Admission Requirement form students complete as part of their admission requirements Supervise peer mentors for Connect2Biz LLC Discover Business at Tippie course on admissions requirements, academic programs, and tour presentations Oversee updating and management of admission, website, and academic planning publications for Standard Admission Build workshops related to academic planning for prospective students in collaboration with advising vertical in Tippie Assist in facilitating campus updates to AAC each academic year and creating monthly meetings with their pre-business liaisons Teach sections of our Discover Business at Tippie Provide support to Associate Director budget for PAR and Admissions related materials (Connect2Biz) Co-supervision of LLC Peer Mentors for Connect2Biz program Co-supervision of the Pomerantz Center Student Assistants (PCSAs) General supervision is received from the Associate Director, Pre-Tippie Programs Skills Typically 1 or more years in a student services role supporting undergraduate success such as academic advising, academic support and retention, residence life, admission counseling, career advising, student life or similar Demonstrated ability to interact positively with people from varied backgrounds Working knowledge of and experience in program management and/or event planning and execution Expert knowledge of and ability to communicate effectively with individuals and large groups both verbally and in writing Proficiency in MS Office computer applications Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills with a variety of individuals and groups, including peers, leadership, and external constituents Valid US driver's license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards Reasonable experience in higher education academic advising with responsibility for a caseload of students in an ongoing advising capacity Reasonable experience in student organization supervision Reasonable experience with planning, implementing, and assessing admissions programs and their impact Master's degree in business, student affairs, or a related field Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures related to undergraduate students Functional fluency in more than one language Benefits Paid vacation Sick leave Health, dental, life and disability insurance options Generous employer contributions into retirement plans Exceptional health coverage University-paid life insurance Robust retirement plans Generous leave policies 24/7 support services Well-being resources Access to UI Health Care specialists Advanced training Leadership development Tuition assistance Company Overview The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is