[Hiring] Identification Specialist @University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation

Role Description

Conducts outreach activities to raise awareness about the Migratory Education Program (MEP) and its benefits within designated region in Iowa; attends community events and meetings to engage with potential migratory families; engages in a continual cycle of improvement surrounding the federal and state guidelines for the MEP; conducts interviews with potentially eligible migratory children and families to determine eligibility; communicates regularly with migratory liaisons to ensure timely identification of migratory children; collaborates with school personnel to transition migratory children into their new educational settings; maintains accurate records of outreach efforts and eligibility determinations; and participates in the ongoing work of the national MEP consortia.

This position is eligible to be performed remotely within the state of Iowa. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the requirements of our remote work policy and agreement.

This position requires regular travel within the assigned region (identified in grey on the map). Applicants do not need to live within the region they would serve, but they do need to be able to regularly travel within it. This position will serve Greene, Boone, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Adair, Madison, Warren, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Ringgold, Decatur, and Wayne counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling, education, communications, human resources, or related field required.
• An associate’s degree plus three years of related experience or High School diploma plus six years of related experience may be substituted.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Digital proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, and video communication software such as Zoom.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Student experience will be considered.

Requirements

• Regular travel within a designated region of Iowa will be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families, and education.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Experience with data collection and reports.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Application Instructions

All application materials received by November 8, 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:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

You will be presented with 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 [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation

• $23.00 to Commensurate
• Pay Grade: 118
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

Benefits

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.