SPHERES Program Coordinator/Educational Support Services Specialist - School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability

The School of Earth Environment and Sustainability is seeking an Education Support Services Specialist.

This position provides coordination and administrative support for the SEES Speaker Program on Human-Environment Relationships & Earth Science (SPHERES), including the planning and execution of events, coordination of travel and visit logistics for invited speakers and guests, and management of program-related communications and partnerships. This position will leverage connections established through SPHERES and related outreach efforts to design, implement, and administer a comprehensive internship program for SEES students, including employer partnership development, student support, and program assessment.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Position is onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the development of the SEES internship program.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to assist students in securing appropriate internships.
• Develop policies and standardized procedures for evaluating student’s progress in internships.
• Coordinate and manage large- and small-scale events from planning through execution, including logistics, vendor coordination, scheduling, registration, communications, and on-site support to ensure successful even outcomes.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for guest and speaker visits, managing travel arrangements, accommodations, schedules, and related logistics to facilitate successful engagements and visits.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student development, counseling or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year administrative, supervisory, and/or program management experience.
• Experience working with students, interns, or other early-career professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• At least three years administrative, supervisory, and/or program management experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. higher education, counseling) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in the area of recruitment, internships, and placement. 
• Experience in public speaking, technical writing, and/or teaching.
• Familiar with university policies and procedures.

Position and Application Details

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #26005058.

Pay Level 4A

In order 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 

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 recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu

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