Administration and Assessment Project Manager - UH&D
University of Iowa
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Posted: 21-May-23
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Salary: 53,785.00 - 60,000.00
Internal Number: 23003010_1684527891
Administration and Assessment Project Manager
The Administration and Assessment Project Manager is an integral behind-the-scenes support of students living and dining on campus. This individual is responsible for the planning, creation, monitoring, and assessment of University Housing and Dining room assignment and meal plan processes. The project manager understands individual student account functionality, along with the impact on large-scale processes.
They oversee the housing management software (StarRez), online application portal (StarRez PortalX) and serves as a conduit between UHD staff and StarRez. Ensures accuracy of student data internally and shared with the university community. Leads departmental efforts in assessment of various housing and dining programs.
For a detailed job description, please email Michael Washington at
About the Division of Student Life:
is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. One of our division priorities is to advance UI's goals to recruit and retain U.S. racial/ethnic minority (URM) staff and students.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of experience in project management, overseeing the planning, creation, monitoring, and assessment of a large program.
Experience (typically 3 years or more) working with complex databases and information systems.
Experience creating and implementing assessment plans, including determining methods, developing surveys and other instruments, gathering and analyzing data and communicating assessment results.
Extensive knowledge of oral and written communication concepts, tools and techniques and ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behavior.
Strong leadership and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly and effectively to challenges.
Knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manners.
Ability to understand the unique needs of student populations, such as students with disabilities, international students, and/or those who may be gender non-conforming.
Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated commitment to excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of third party housing information systems.
Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field or combination of education and experience
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Extensive knowledge of StarRez housing information system.
Working knowledge of advanced report generation.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Michael-Washington@uiowa.edu.
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.
{If applicable} This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process. For additional questions, please contact Michael-Washington@uiowa.edu.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.