Full job description Job Description Iowa Department of Education's mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
The Division of Higher Education is seeking an organized and detailed oriented individual with a passion for education to serve as our project manager/executive assistant. They will be an integral member of the division, working closely with and supporting the Division Administrator.
Your Responsibilities: Serve as division project manager, overseeing projects involving multiple staff, contractors, and teams. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and establish project plans to ensure timely and high-quality completion.
Provide executive assistance and support for the Division Administrator, prepare materials and respond to requests from the Director of the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, other Departments of state government, including the Governor's Office, and the legislature, exercising discretion and good judgment.
Act as a liaison across the division team and its programs. Maintain a broad knowledge of division programs and procedures, and implement process improvements. Manage the functions of the Iowa Community College Council and Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining communication with board members. If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn: Passion for supporting common goals in pursuit of public service
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Google Suite, and Adobe Professional Customer-centric attitude and demeanor Strong written and verbal communication skills including developed interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time Creative problem-solving skills Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders, and systems Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with high level of written and verbal communications
Experience in education or state government. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities Collaborative, positive work environment Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country Employee discounts from a variety of vendors Competitive salary and benefits package: (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA ******** , telephone number: , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL ******** , telephone number: , FAX number: , TDD number: , email: .
Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management.
2) A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. One year of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management; and b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes thirty months of fulltime work as a Program Planner (any level), Management Analyst (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level).
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