Director, Office of Undergraduate Research

Details

Posted: 24-Mar-24

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Type: Full-time

Salary: 64,506.00 - 139,640.00

Categories:

Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Required Education:

Master’s

Internal Number: 24002231_1711112199

To provide a leadership role in university-wide undergraduate research efforts as Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) as a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and as DEO of the Undergraduate Research Experiences academic unit within University College/Office of the Provost. This role will lead the efforts to promote undergraduate involvement in research and creative projects at the University of Iowa by facilitating the mentorship of students and providing opportunities for students to communicate their research.
Work Modality: In-person

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About the Office of Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is a unit of the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research . We promote undergraduate involvement in research and creative projects at the University of Iowa by facilitating the mentorship of students in research/creative work and providing platforms for students to explore research communication. We work with students, faculty, and staff from the arts, humanities, natural/physical sciences, social sciences, health and medicine, engineering, and business.

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
A Master's degree in the sciences, humanities, business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Typically 3-5 years of experience in research, mentorship, student services, or a related field.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, or the demonstrated ability to do so.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
• At least 1 year of professional experience as a supervisor of staff (not including supervision of students).

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• PhD or other terminal degree is highly desired.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience leading an undergraduate research office at an R1 institution.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers or administering undergraduate research programs.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, and peers on funded research projects.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Cover Letter
• 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.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent ()

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.

For a full description of job requirements please visit post 24002231 at jobs.uiowa.edu

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About University of Iowa
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
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