Primary Function: The Assistant Director coordinates program operations for the Iowa Civic Educators Institute (ICEI) which offers professional development in civic education for pre-service and in-service K-12 teachers across Iowa. The individual in this position plans and executes programming; manages data collection and reporting; collaborates with campus partners to support participants and evaluate outcomes; promotes the Institute by building and maintaining relationships with K-12 educators, higher education programs, and community organizations, while supporting participant recruitment and selection; administers financial processes; contributes to program evaluation through data analysis and reporting; assists with fundraising efforts to sustain and expand programming; recruits and coordinates Master Teachers and content experts; facilitates collaboration among instructors; assists with curriculum development; and contributes to public-facing materials. 

This position is eligible for partial remote work/partial on-site work. This position requires being present at the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls, IA three days a week. Remote work, within the state of Iowa, is permitted two days a week. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the requirements of our remote work policy and agreement.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of program management or related experience required. Occasional work outside of normal work hours and travel will be necessary. Experience with the Iowa K-12 education system; experience with curriculum development for K-12 schools or professional development programs; experience working with K-12 teachers and students; experience with fundraising including grant writing; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously; strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills; and digital proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Zoom preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by July 12, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 07/12/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.