Recruiting Coordinator Jobs in Iowa
Recruiting Coordinator jobs in Iowa are steadily active, concentrated in healthcare systems, insurance, financial services, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior coordinator. The heaviest hiring is in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, where large employers like UnityPoint Health, Principal Financial Group, and the University of Iowa regularly bring on recruiting coordinators. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare talent acquisition, high-volume hourly recruiting, and HR systems coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary:
This is a temporary, fixed-term position, which will extend through December 2028. The Workday Student Project Coordinator provides operational project support for assigned workstreams during Drake University’s Workday Student implementation. The position will coordinate and perform operational details associated with multiple workstreams and participate actively in the work of implementing Workday Student, ensuring effective and timely implementation, testing, validation, and coordination/management of workstream meetings and activities during all phases of the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience coordinating software- systems implementation projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience coordinating software systems implementation projects
• Experience implementing Workday software
• Experience implementing Workday Student system
• Experience with Smartsheets project management software
• Experience working in a university environment, particularly in Recruiting/Admissions, the Registrar’s office, Student Success, Advising, or similar function
Job Duties:
40% Perform workstream tasks/activities at the direction of the Lead. Coordinate with analysts, SMEs, and other stakeholders to complete action items assigned by Lead. Work with workstream analysts and SMEs to fulfill data, configuration, and other requests by Drake’s implementation partner. Respond to requests/work assigned by Drake’s implementation partner as directed by Leads
20% Attend all workstream meetings. Manage meeting action items, including assigning responsibility and ensuring resolution (may assume responsibility for certain meeting action items directly). Prepare and distribute regular workstream status reports. Coordinate with Workday Project Manager to ensure comprehensive status reporting across workstreams
15% Configure, test, and validate Drake’s Workday tenants as directed by Lead. Ensure the development of test plans and scripts and document them in the project management system. Coordinate and ensure the completion of testing for the appropriate workstreams
5% Document decisions including policies, procedures, configurations, etc. Enter RAIDQ (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision, Question) items arising within appropriate workstreams. Resolve or ensure resolution of RAIDQ items associated with the appropriate workstreams. Generally, coordinate all documentation needed in SmartSheets for the appropriate workstreams
5% Set up, schedule and manage workstream meetings
5% Coordinate the development of job aids, webinars, and other training materials for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate development of campus and project communications for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate the development of reports and 3rd-party-system integrations for the appropriate workstreams
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Please note this is a temporary, fixed-term position, active through December, 2028.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email chris.gill@drake.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. ‌
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
This is a temporary, fixed-term position, which will extend through December 2028. The Workday Student Project Coordinator provides operational project support for assigned workstreams during Drake University’s Workday Student implementation. The position will coordinate and perform operational details associated with multiple workstreams and participate actively in the work of implementing Workday Student, ensuring effective and timely implementation, testing, validation, and coordination/management of workstream meetings and activities during all phases of the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience coordinating software- systems implementation projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience coordinating software systems implementation projects
• Experience implementing Workday software
• Experience implementing Workday Student system
• Experience with Smartsheets project management software
• Experience working in a university environment, particularly in Recruiting/Admissions, the Registrar’s office, Student Success, Advising, or similar function
Job Duties:
40% Perform workstream tasks/activities at the direction of the Lead. Coordinate with analysts, SMEs, and other stakeholders to complete action items assigned by Lead. Work with workstream analysts and SMEs to fulfill data, configuration, and other requests by Drake’s implementation partner. Respond to requests/work assigned by Drake’s implementation partner as directed by Leads
20% Attend all workstream meetings. Manage meeting action items, including assigning responsibility and ensuring resolution (may assume responsibility for certain meeting action items directly). Prepare and distribute regular workstream status reports. Coordinate with Workday Project Manager to ensure comprehensive status reporting across workstreams
15% Configure, test, and validate Drake’s Workday tenants as directed by Lead. Ensure the development of test plans and scripts and document them in the project management system. Coordinate and ensure the completion of testing for the appropriate workstreams
5% Document decisions including policies, procedures, configurations, etc. Enter RAIDQ (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision, Question) items arising within appropriate workstreams. Resolve or ensure resolution of RAIDQ items associated with the appropriate workstreams. Generally, coordinate all documentation needed in SmartSheets for the appropriate workstreams
5% Set up, schedule and manage workstream meetings
5% Coordinate the development of job aids, webinars, and other training materials for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate development of campus and project communications for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate the development of reports and 3rd-party-system integrations for the appropriate workstreams
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Please note this is a temporary, fixed-term position, active through December, 2028.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email chris.gill@drake.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. ‌
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Recruiting Coordinator Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
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- Education
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting coordinator jobs across Iowa.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- One or more years of experience in recruiting, HR coordination, or talent acquisition
- Proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
- Strong calendar management and interview scheduling skills across multiple hiring managers
- Clear written and verbal communication for candidate outreach and offer coordination
- Familiarity with Iowa employment law basics, including equal opportunity and I-9 compliance
Recruiting Coordinator Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a recruiting coordinator in Iowa?
Most recruiting coordinator roles in Iowa require at minimum an associate degree, though a bachelor's in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred by most employers. Iowa does not require a state-issued license for this role. Many hiring managers look for entry candidates who have completed SHRM coursework or hold a PHR credential, which you can pursue through SHRM or HRCI without meeting an Iowa-specific board requirement.
Which companies hire recruiting coordinators in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring recruiting coordinators in Iowa include Ruan, Pella, and OpenLoop, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's large healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and regional manufacturers tend to post the most consistent volume of recruiting coordinator openings throughout the year.
Which Iowa cities have the most recruiting coordinator jobs?
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Pella have the most recruiting coordinator openings in Iowa. Des Moines dominates because it is home to major insurance and financial services headquarters, while Cedar Rapids draws volume from manufacturing and logistics employers, and Iowa City openings are largely driven by the University of Iowa and its affiliated hospital system.
Are there remote recruiting coordinator jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and more than many roles, because recruiting coordination is largely desk-based work involving scheduling, candidate communication, and ATS management. About 73% of recruiting coordinator openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role can be handled off-site. Fully remote positions are most common in high-volume or corporate recruiting coordinator roles at large employers with distributed operations.
How can I get hired as a recruiting coordinator in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a recruiting coordinator role from an adjacent HR or administrative position such as HR assistant, front desk coordinator, or benefits administrator, which are common stepping stones at Iowa employers like UnityPoint Health and Principal Financial Group. Several Iowa hospital systems and state government agencies post entry-level HR associate roles that rotate through talent acquisition. Earning a SHRM-CP credential or completing an HR certificate through an Iowa community college like DMACC strengthens an application even without direct recruiting experience.
Where can I find and apply to recruiting coordinator jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to recruiting coordinator jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings. Search the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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