What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Business Coordinator position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
If you’re looking to make an impact throughout Iowa and help drive global business success, join the Iowa Economic Development Authority as our Global Business Coordinator.
About Us
At the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), we're dedicated to making Iowa the choice for people and businesses. We build powerful partnerships, leverage diverse resources, and drive economic and community vitality. From supporting startups and expanding enterprises to preserving the rich history and culture of rural communities, and aiding in disaster recovery, we create endless opportunities for Iowans to thrive.
As a Global Business Coordinator, you'll be an essential part of our Global Business team, working with business development and international trade experts. You'll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to provide crucial operational and data support for our projects and programs, while coordinating trade mission and delegation activities.
Responsibilities
Operational and Project Support
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa?
Visit ThisIsIowa.com to see how Iowa offers something for everyone- competitively low cost of living, bustling cities and neighborhoods, access to entertainment, opportunities for career growth and unrivaled access to outdoor adventures.
Benefits
As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:
The Global Business Coordinator is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 1 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
This is a non-merit position, candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, journalism or marketing and experience equal to one year of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical related program data;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above specified experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
If you’re looking to make an impact throughout Iowa and help drive global business success, join the Iowa Economic Development Authority as our Global Business Coordinator.
About Us
At the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), we're dedicated to making Iowa the choice for people and businesses. We build powerful partnerships, leverage diverse resources, and drive economic and community vitality. From supporting startups and expanding enterprises to preserving the rich history and culture of rural communities, and aiding in disaster recovery, we create endless opportunities for Iowans to thrive.
As a Global Business Coordinator, you'll be an essential part of our Global Business team, working with business development and international trade experts. You'll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to provide crucial operational and data support for our projects and programs, while coordinating trade mission and delegation activities.
Responsibilities
Operational and Project Support
- Provide vital operational support for our projects and programs.
- Partner with program managers on data management tasks, grant cycles, application processing, and CRM system operations.
- Assist with the logistics and coordination of meetings with program managers and external stakeholders.
- Represent IEDA at meetings, conferences, and seminars.
- Participate in site visits to awarded projects, ensuring their success.
- Collect and organize data to create reports.
- Analyze data and provide narrative insights on project and program activities.
- Collaborate with project and program managers on state and federal report submissions.
- Assist with the management of programs that bring international visitors to Iowa, showcasing our state's potential.
- Coordinate logistics for special events, meetings, trade missions, and delegations.
- Ensure the success of missions and events through collaboration with program managers.
- A passion for coordinating projects and noticing the small details.
- Problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit.
- Commitment to our core values:
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa?
Visit ThisIsIowa.com to see how Iowa offers something for everyone- competitively low cost of living, bustling cities and neighborhoods, access to entertainment, opportunities for career growth and unrivaled access to outdoor adventures.
Benefits
As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:
- Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability
- IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave
The Global Business Coordinator is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 1 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
This is a non-merit position, candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, journalism or marketing and experience equal to one year of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical related program data;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above specified experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
