Coordinator, Dance Marathon Programs

Position Summary:

To co-advise The University of Iowa Dance Marathon (UIDM) student organization by promoting, coordinating, and evaluating Dance Marathon events, fundraisers, and other initiatives with a primary focus given to campus events including the planning of the annual BIG Event. This position will oversee the recruitment of 2,000+ participants and all leadership training for 300+ Dance Marathon student leaders. In addition, this position will oversee Dance Marathon Family interaction, including event planning, database management, and providing general feedback. Finally, this position will support efforts related to creating a welcoming and respectful environment across all aspects of the UIDM organization.

Job Specific Duties & Tasks:

• Co-Advise the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon, a student-run organization that provides emotional and financial support for oncology patients treated at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital and their families.

• Assist in developing and implementing UI Dance Marathon procedures documentation for all areas of the organization.

• Assist in the development of learning outcomes and conduct assessments of students participating in UI Dance Marathon and student leaders.

• Facilitate the organization of annual goal-setting.

• Oversee all public relations and marketing efforts of the organization. With a focus on branding, ensuring students are following university policies, educating student on social media, and overseeing the management of our website.

• Collaborate with the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between CMN and UI Dance Marathon.

• Serve as permanent secretary of the UI Dance Marathon Allocations Committee, a group responsible for reviewing program funding requests and disbursing funds raised by UI Dance Marathon.

• Work with GA’s, practicum students, and student hourly employees as assigned.

For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Work experience (typically 6 months or more) as a paraprofessional or professional in higher education & student affairs, or experience with event planning, program management, marketing, or fundraising.

• Professional experience with creating a welcoming and respectful work environment.

• Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.

• Working experience with standard office computer applications.

• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Experience working in higher education in advising, developing, coordinating, and evaluating student life and campus activities programming.

• Extensive experience in event management processes and activities; ability to plan, organize and execute large student life or other medium to large-scale events and to coordinate resources before, during and after an event.

• Basic knowledge of organizational practices or strategies for communicating or marketing to establish favorable public relations.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with community partners; preferably within the greater Iowa City community.

• Knowledge of processes, methods and tools for creating and maintaining accurate and thorough financial reports.

• Extensive leadership experience with a student organization; preferably Dance Marathon.

Application Details:

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.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

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 rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

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