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Job Description:

Primary Function: The Assistant Director coordinates program operations for the Iowa Civic Educators Institute (ICEI) which offers professional development in civic education for pre-service and in-service K-12 teachers across Iowa. The individual in this position plans and executes programming; manages data collection and reporting; collaborates with campus partners to support participants and evaluate outcomes; promotes the Institute by building and maintaining relationships with K-12 educators, higher education programs, and community organizations, while supporting participant recruitment and selection; administers financial processes; contributes to program evaluation through data analysis and reporting; assists with fundraising efforts to sustain and expand programming; recruits and coordinates Master Teachers and content experts; facilitates collaboration among instructors; assists with curriculum development; and contributes to public-facing materials.

This position is eligible for partial remote work/partial on-site work. This position requires being present at the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls, IA three days a week. Remote work, within the state of Iowa, is permitted two days a week. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the requirements of our remote work policy and agreement.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least three years of program management or related experience required. Occasional work outside of normal work hours and travel will be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Iowa K-12 education system; experience with curriculum development for K-12 schools or professional development programs; experience working with K-12 teachers and students; experience with fundraising including grant writing; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously; strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills; and digital proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Zoom preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by July 12, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$51,350 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 119

Pay Basis: Salary

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/.

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