Clerk IV - Grants and Programming Coordinator, Tallgrass Prairie Center

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Under general supervision, provides administrative assistance to the Director and all TPC programs and projects; maintains up-to-date knowledge on all UNI policies and procedures related to these duties by attending educational workshops and building and cultivating professional networks; tracks inventory, purchases supplies, maintains office filing systems and assists in onboarding new hires; assists with event planning and coordinates travel expenses; and supports UNI student employment and Green Iowa AmeriCorps service across programs and projects; and performs other related duties as assigned. 

Any combination of progressively responsible related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to four years of full-time employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; at least three years of experience in grants management and administration; advanced skill in the use of spreadsheet software such as Excel; and experience in a non-profit or public sector organization preferred.

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours; Exact schedule falling within office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm will be discussed.

Pay Grade: 11

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.77

All application materials received by November 30, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials are required and must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

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