The University of Iowa is hiring: Program Coordinator: Iowa Youth Writing Projec

Program Coordinator: Iowa Youth Writing Project Associate Director – Magid Center for Writing

The Associate Director of the Iowa Youth Writing Project works closely with the organization’s Director to develop and oversee IYWP programming; to recruit, train, and supervise a team of student interns and volunteers; to represent the organization to community partners and stakeholders through community outreach; and to maintain the organization’s operating budget.

The Associate Director’s primary duties include managing outreach and communications to constituent families and donors (including newsletters, press releases, emails, and social media); supervising a team of 3-5 student interns; overseeing crowdfunding campaigns and fundraisers in conjunction with other IYWP team members; working with the Director to grow and evolve IYWP curricula; and coordinating the IYWP’s “Finding Your Voice” college admission essay course (held in June and August). This position also collaborates with the Director on large-scale efforts like the annual Junior High Writing Conference (held in April) and summer activities. Work schedule may include occasional nights and weekends. This is a one-year specified term position with the option for renewal.

• Fully oversees planning and implementation of online course “Finding Your Voice”: Serves as, or hires and works closely with, primary instructor; recruits program participants, manages online registration and troubleshooting, serves as primary liaison to program participants and their families.
• Regularly creates new lesson plans to be added to the IYWP curriculum.
• Works with Director to customize and implement rubric system for student writing; uses program data to report on rubric’s effectiveness.
• Keeps a running log of IYWP programming supplies and their cost; works with office staff to order items needed for special events or weekly programming.
• Collaborates with Director on organizational fundraising activities, taking the lead on the execution of at least one fundraiser annually.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience working in nonprofit or outreach administration.
• Demonstrated evidence of collaborative leadership (e.g. event planning, fundraising, team teaching).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort with public speaking.
• Demonstrated efficiency and organization; time management skills, including prioritizing among multiple tasks and working with tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• At least one year working in an educational or para-educational (extracurricular, after-school) setting with K-12 youth.
• Comprehensive understanding of K-12 arts outreach programming, ideally with regional emphasis.
• At least one year of experience teaching and/or mentoring undergraduate students.
• Experience with fundraising and/or donor relations.

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

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 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, please contact: vance-morris@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Liberal Arts
• Contact Name: Vance Morris

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu .