Iowa City, Iowa
Posted: 10-Nov-25
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Type: Full-time
Salary: 46,450 - 50,500
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Required Education:
Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Event Management & Administration plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional athletic experiences at the University of Iowa. The position is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of event operations for Volleyball, Women’s Wrestling, Tennis, and Men’s and Women’s Golf. In addition, the role oversees customer service initiatives for football gameday operations, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for fans and stakeholders.
The position also serves as the primary liaison with the Fan’s First class in the Sport & Recreation Department, fostering collaborative engagement between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Assistant Director also provides critical administrative support to executive leadership, including management of parking logistics, facilitation of the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct processes, and other departmental functions that uphold the integrity and operational excellence of Iowa Athletics.
Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Minimum of one year of experience in an athletics operations role, displaying superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to be proactive;
- Experience in event planning, coordination and execution;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete multiple projects and meet deadlines simultaneously;
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
- Working knowledge of and ability to demonstrate strong customer service orientation and ability to establish and maintain productive, long-term relationships with staff, vendors, donors and patrons;
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
- Must be proficient in basic office support software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desired qualifications:
- Experience working within an intercollegiate athletics department in a related unit (e.g. event management, facilities, ticket office, external relations);
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations;
- Functional supervisory experience to effectively train and manage temporary, student and volunteer staff to ensure day-to-day operations and day-of-event operations run smoothly;
- Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Event Management”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
- Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
- Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
- For questions or additional information, please contact athletics tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu.
About Iowa:
- Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
- Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
- Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
- Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.