Job description
The Academy Programs Administrator will collaborate in the coordination, promotion, development, and administration of the Belin-Blank Center’s (BBC’s) University Academy Programs; assist with summer K – 12 student programming.
Full-time 12 month in-person. Requires some evening and weekend hours.
Location: on-site in the B-BC, Blank Honors Center, Iowa City, IA.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
- Collaborate with the BBC’s leadership and university academy teams.
- Be the point person for the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy and the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality.
- Help design activities and curriculum specific for students entering university after their sophomore or junior year of high school.
- Establish and maintain relationships with partner UI departments and services (e.g., Admissions, Career Services, UICA, etc.)
- Conduct outreach presentations/activities to promote academy programs and their talent development goals at state and national conferences, as well as school districts.
- Interpret and assist in implementing university policies, procedures, and regulations.
- May provide functional supervision to student employees.
- May provide direction, assignments, and feedback to assure outcomes are achieved.
For a complete job description, please contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
About the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
The Belin-Blank Center was founded in 1988 and quickly developed into an internationally-respected powerhouse providing innovative programming for gifted and talented students in addition to our groundbreaking work with teachers. As we grew, the Center added counseling services and programming for twice-exceptional children—those who are both gifted and have a diagnosed disorder that impacts their learning or social-emotional development. Located in the Blank Honors Center, the Belin-Blank Center is an integral part of the University of Iowa’s College of Education.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in education or education field or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education and minimum of two years work experience.
Required Qualifications
- Experience teaching in programs for K-12 students (classroom teaching experience preferred).
- Demonstrate creativity, initiative, follow-through, and flexibility concerning programs and projects.
- Demonstrated ability to working with a diverse group of people and ability to model open, respectful, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members.
- Understanding of effective communication; ability to effectively apply appropriate verbal and written communication behaviors.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet and maintain the University of Iowa driving standards.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education or education field.
- Experience working with students with disabilities (specifically autism spectrum disorder).
- Experience working with student programming.
- Experience in developing collaborative partnerships.
- Experience in presenting and public speaking.
- Experience with technology-infused classrooms.
- Experience with Excel and collaboration software applications (e.g., Trello, Zoom, HelpScout).
- Experience coordinating events.
- Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Background in gifted education and/or talent development programming.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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