Management Information Specialist

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

IPERS 403(b)

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) seeks a Management Information Specialist to support communications, generate reports, and maintain the centralized Head Start/Early Head Start file system. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely data handling.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a standard M-F 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule. Pay is $19.57 per hour, reflecting local nonprofit compensation for data-entry and information management duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year post secondary education with clerical or computer and one year database experience.
• Two years clerical experience with one year database experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience; proficiency in Word, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication processes, report generation and maintenance of the centralized file system for Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Maintain system with filing and program specific reports; confidentiality is important.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post secondary education in clerical or computer

Two years clerical with one year database experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Brief Description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Position Overview

Application Deadline: September 20, 2026.

Job Title: Management Information Specialist.

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Full Day/Full Year.

Pay Range: $19.57 hourly.

Position Goal

The Management Information Specialist will assist in the communication process, report generation and maintenance of the centralized file system for Head Start/Early Head Start. Maintaining this system includes receiving, entering, up-dating files and program specific reports. Confidentiality is important in this position.

Company Paid Benefits

What HACAP is proud to offer you:

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Voluntary Insurance Plans

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage

Additional Benefits

• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Qualifications & Conditions Of Employment

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diplomas or GED.
• One (1) year post secondary education with clerical or computer and one (1) year data base experience

OR

• Two (2) years clerical experience with one (1) year data base experience

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience or education demonstrating competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Driver's License.
• Reliable transportation for use on the job.
• Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior hire and resubmit every two (2) years.
• Receive clearance thru National FBI fingerprint checks. Fingerprints must be submitted for national check prior to hire or start date at the center. Resubmit every four (4) years
• Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every two (2) years thereafter.
• Provide TB screening clearance upon hire and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen (Universal Precautions) within ten (10) days of employment and update annually.
• Complete Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Training within three (3) months of employment and update every three (3) years.
• Complete Administration of Medication within three (3) months of employment and update annually.
• Obtain first aid training within three (3) months of employment and update every two (2) years.
• Obtain CPR training within three (3) months of employment and update every two (2) years.
• Complete CCDBG Essentials training within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Training activities must be accomplished within work hours scheduled or training hours approved by HACAP.
• Paid time and mileage calculated from the nearest HACAP service site to the population cluster to be served by the employee or from the employee’s residence whichever is nearer.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity

HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail].

For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org