Faculty Recruitment Specialist - Tippie College of Business

Faculty Recruitment Specialist - Tippie College of Business

The Tippie College of Business is now accepting applications for the role of Faculty Recruitment Specialist. This position will provide comprehensive administrative support for Faculty Affairs. The role requires collaborative work across academic and non‑academic departments, job candidates, and hiring committees. Flexible work arrangements, including on‑campus and remote options, will be discussed during the hiring process.

• Collaborate with the Tippie College of Business HR team and departments to coordinate faculty searches and serve as an administrator on faculty searches.
  • Create faculty job requisitions in the Jobs@UIOWA application system in compliance with Office of Civil Rights policies.
  • Assist search chairs with the submission of required documentation to request permission to interview and make offers to candidates in compliance with Office of Civil Rights policies.
  • Post job advertisements on external outlets such as Higher Ed Jobs website.
  • Conduct Jobs@UIOWA system overview training sessions with search chairs, as needed.
  • Assist with pre‑interview scheduling, travel arrangements, event set‑up, scheduling and room reservations, calendar invitations and other logistics as requested.
  • Assist with day‑of support and guidance for candidate interviews; meet the candidate upon arrival, escort them to meetings throughout the day, and keep the day on track. Ensure rooms are set up for interviews and catering, if applicable.
  • Track the status of ongoing faculty searches and serve as project manager for searches.
• Process catering invoices, travel invoices, and receipts with University Shared Services.
• Upload faculty files in e‑Personnel (administrative letters, agreements, etc.).
• Draft faculty job offer letters in coordination with the DEO and Senior Associate Dean.
• Data management in Microsoft Teams, One Drive, Excel, Salesforce, and other platforms used to track information.
• Compose logistical communications for departmental faculty participating on interview days, job candidates, and hiring committees.
• May provide direction, assignments, and feedback to student workers and/or staff.

Since 1847, the Tippie College of Business has cultivated a legacy of innovation, thought leadership, and excellence in business education. The college serves nearly 6,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs spanning six academic departments—accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, marketing, and management and entrepreneurship. Tippie is home to eight centers and institutes, and four student‑managed endowment funds. With over 59,000 alumni, Tippie is regularly listed in top business school rankings and holds the gold standard of AACSB accreditation, maintained for over 95 years.

Our leadership embraces responsibility to pursue academic excellence within a welcoming environment where every student can thrive. More than 150 years after our founding, we continue to be a place where students can grow and flourish in their professional or academic careers.

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience (1-3 years) and a working level of ability to carry out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of individuals, teams, and/or units, including proficiency with computer software applications.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple complex events/programs simultaneously to successful conclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen working relationships with a population of varying perspectives, including internal and external constituents, through positive interaction and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member to accomplish goals.
• Ability to move and position up to 20 pounds.

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, including financial and human resources policies; and experience…