Program Manager 1: Public Labor & Elections Lead

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Teleworking options

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

IPERS Retirement Package

401A plan

Retirement Investors Club

Employee Assistance Program

On-site fitness center

Vendor discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Employment Appeal Board is seeking a Program Manager 1 to lead and improve processes for non-Unemployment Insurance cases, administer public collective bargaining elections, and assist the Board's legal team in Des Moines, near Valley Junction.

The PM1 will coordinate with Board members, the elections attorney, and the Director of Administrative Operations to ensure timely, accurate docketing and communications. Paralegal background helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
• Experience in program administration, development, operations, or management.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may apply per listed criteria.
• Experience related to unemployment insurance or labor relations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage elections related to public collective bargaining.
• Direct processes for non-unemployment insurance appeals and docketing.
• Draft written communications and Board orders for parties.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys for cases appealed to higher courts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Process-minded

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative work

Public sector / labor familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public administration coursework

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

The Iowa Employment Appeal Board is seeking a Program Manager 1 to lead and improve processes for non-Unemployment Insurance cases, administer public collective bargaining elections, and assist the Board's legal team in Des Moines, near Valley Junction.

The PM1 will coordinate with Board members, the elections attorney, and the Director of Administrative Operations to ensure timely, accurate docketing and communications. Paralegal background helpful but not required.