What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Services Manager - Department of Computer Science position at The University of Iowa?
The Department of Computer Science is seeking an Administrative Services Manager.
This position will plan, organize, and lead the administrative operations for the Department of Computer Science within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Key responsibilities include budget management and analysis, accounting, facilities, and providing academic support. These functions require an understanding of University policies and operations, and the ability to continuously implement and optimize new systems. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with various campus units. Strategic planning skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage work processes/administrative procedures and policies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of unit operations for the Department of Computer Science.
- Work with the DEO, make high-level decisions regarding operations, finance, and human resources.
- Manage department facilities and equipment including maintenance, space planning, and allocation assigned to the department.
- Oversee course management including course scheduling, pre-requisite checking, waitlist management, MAUI transactions, and course enrollments.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to vance.morris@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Exceptional organizational skills, showing the ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in situations both complex and sensitive in nature.
- Demonstrates extensive experience in application of policies, accounting practices and tools to develop and administer a complex budget that includes multiple funding sources.
- Demonstrates extensive experience in leading, motivating, evaluating, and rewarding personnel, including supervision.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to utilize tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, and students.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrative units to support departmental needs.
- Demonstrates working experience in computer software applications, including experience with electronic processing of transactions.
Highly Desirable Qualification
- Experience working in an academic setting.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with continuous process improvement.
- Demonstrates working experience in managing physical facilities, including planning and maintenance.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25003127.
Pay level 4B
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: vance.morris@uiowa.edu
