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The Iowa KidSight Program Manager is responsible for strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and stakeholder engagement for Iowa KidSight, a joint project of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The Program Manager is responsible for advancing Iowa KidSight’s mission through three core pillars:
- Vision Screening: Providing leadership and oversight to ensure access to high-quality objective vision screening services for children 6 months through kindergarten throughout Iowa’s 99 counties.
- Public Education: Foster awareness and understanding of the importance of early vision screening through outreach, education, and community engagement.
- Sustainability & Development: Cultivate partnerships, volunteers, funding opportunities, and strategic initiatives that support the long-term growth and sustainability of Iowa KidSight.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Location: UI Health Care, Iowa City
Pay Level: 5A - Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication and Outreach
- Develop and deliver presentations on the Iowa KidSight program to community stakeholders including, Lions Clubs of Iowa, Head Start programs, healthcare providers, public health partners, early childhood organizations, childcare providers, school nurses, child fairs, other community groups.
- Train, support, and engage volunteers throughout Iowa to conduct vision screenings for children aged 6 months through kindergarten and monitor success.
- Educate pediatric physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals on the importance of vision screening and strategies to increase access to screening services.
- Present educational sessions to University of Iowa medical students and student interest groups on amblyopia, pediatric vision screening, and children’s vision health.
- Create and manage program communications including social media content, newsletters, stakeholder updates, and promotional materials.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to increase awareness of children’s vision health and expand access to vision screening services.
- Coordinate informational meetings, office tours, and stakeholder engagement activities as needed.
- May serve as preceptor and mentor for graduate and undergraduate students participating in public health, healthcare, or related educational experiences.
Sustainability and Development
- Develop and implement strategies that support the long-term sustainability, growth, and statewide impact of Iowa KidSight.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, Lions Clubs, community organizations, and other funding partners.
- Research, prepare, and submit grant proposals and funding requests and ensure timely completion of grant reports and funding requirements.
- Seek and secure funding opportunities to support screening equipment, public education initiatives, program operations, and strategic priorities.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships that enhance program visibility, volunteer engagement, and community support.
- Development of volunteer recruitment, retention, and leadership development, and succession planning strategies to strengthen the future of Iowa KidSight.
- Monitor, evaluate, and communicate program outcomes and statewide impact to funders, stakeholders, and community partners.
Strategic Planning
- Arrange and facilitate quarterly Iowa KidSight Steering Committee Meetings.
- Organize and conduct annual volunteer leadership conferences.
- Participate in Healthy Iowans State Health Improvement Plan by establishing vision screening goals, implementing action plans and reporting outcomes to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
- Identify opportunities for program innovation, expansion, and continuous improvement.
Operational and Financial Management
- Coordinate and support statewide vision screening activities to ensure program objectives are met.
- Conduct office, local, supervisory, and underserved area vision screenings as needed.
- Identify, review and document patient success stories and program impact.
- Coordinate donor acknowledgments and recognition activities.
- Oversee acquisition, distribution, maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting of screening equipment.
- Assist Lions Clubs and community partners in securing funding for vision screening equipment and related program needs.
- Coordinate with University Information Technology Services regarding equipment setup and technology support.
- Oversee management of leased office space, supplies, inventory, mail, and other administrative functions.
- Provide fiscal oversight of program accounts, budgets, expenditures, and fund transfers in accordance with university policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely completion of grant reports and other required program reporting.
- Oversee the collection, management, and timely submission of program data and reports to the Lions KidSight USA database and other required reporting entities.
- Ensure compliance with university, grant, contractual, and program requirements.
Quality Improvement
- Provide leadership for volunteer and stakeholder training initiatives and continuing education opportunities.
- Review screening performance, outcome, and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, efficiency, and statewide impact.
Leadership/Supervision
- Hire, onboard, supervise, mentor and evaluate program staff.
- Foster a collaborative, mission-focused, and service-oriented team culture.
- Lead programmatic initiatives and team development activities that support statewide program objectives.
- Provide oversight of volunteer engagement and support for special events including the Iowa State Fair.
- Represent Iowa KidSight at monthly department administration meetings, as well as institutional, community, and professional meetings as appropriate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health administration, education, leadership, nonprofit management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Educational preparation should support one or more core areas of program leadership including community health, public education, organizational leadership, stakeholder engagement, program sustainability, fundraising, or strategic planning.
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, public health, healthcare administration, education, community engagement or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, grant-writing, donor cultivation, sponsorship development, or other resource development activities.
- 1-3 years of supervisory, leadership, or team management experience.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including volunteers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, donors, and external partners.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic initiatives, programs, or community-based services.
- Financial acumen to develop, monitor, and report on budgets, funding sources, grants, and program expenditures.
- Demonstrated ability to assess organizational needs, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and meet established deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing presentations, reports, grant proposals, educational materials, and stakeholder communications.
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, training, facilitation, community outreach and/or educational programming.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Program applications and other technology platforms used for communication, reporting, data management, and program administration.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Iowa with occasional domestic travel as required.
- Availability to complete evening and weekend work, specifically related to non-protocol vision screening activities or public outreach and community speaking engagements outside of normal business hours.
- Valid US driver’s license and eligibility to operate motor vehicles under university standards.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, education, community-based, or related organizations.
- Strong communication, marketing, and public engagement skills, including experience serving as a spokesperson, educator, or trainer for an organization’s mission.
- Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with volunteers, community partners, healthcare providers, educational institutions, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive and mission-driven culture.
POSITION AND APPLICATION DETAILS:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Sam Noel, HR Associate, at samuel-noel@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Program Manager
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
COMPENSATION
Pay Level: 5A
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Sam Noel
Contact Email: Samuel-noel@uiowa.edu
INTRODUCTION
The Iowa KidSight Program Manager is responsible for strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and stakeholder engagement for Iowa KidSight, a joint project of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The Program Manager is responsible for advancing Iowa KidSight’s mission through three core pillars:
- Vision Screening: Providing leadership and oversight to ensure access to high-quality objective vision screening services for children 6 months through kindergarten throughout Iowa’s 99 counties.
- Public Education: Foster awareness and understanding of the importance of early vision screening through outreach, education, and community engagement.
- Sustainability & Development: Cultivate partnerships, volunteers, funding opportunities, and strategic initiatives that support the long-term growth and sustainability of Iowa KidSight.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Location: UI Health Care, Iowa City
Pay Level: 5A - Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication and Outreach
- Develop and deliver presentations on the Iowa KidSight program to community stakeholders including, Lions Clubs of Iowa, Head Start programs, healthcare providers, public health partners, early childhood organizations, childcare providers, school nurses, child fairs, other community groups.
- Train, support, and engage volunteers throughout Iowa to conduct vision screenings for children aged 6 months through kindergarten and monitor success.
- Educate pediatric physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals on the importance of vision screening and strategies to increase access to screening services.
- Present educational sessions to University of Iowa medical students and student interest groups on amblyopia, pediatric vision screening, and children’s vision health.
- Create and manage program communications including social media content, newsletters, stakeholder updates, and promotional materials.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to increase awareness of children’s vision health and expand access to vision screening services.
- Coordinate informational meetings, office tours, and stakeholder engagement activities as needed.
- May serve as preceptor and mentor for graduate and undergraduate students participating in public health, healthcare, or related educational experiences.
Sustainability and Development
- Develop and implement strategies that support the long-term sustainability, growth, and statewide impact of Iowa KidSight.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, Lions Clubs, community organizations, and other funding partners.
- Research, prepare, and submit grant proposals and funding requests and ensure timely completion of grant reports and funding requirements.
- Seek and secure funding opportunities to support screening equipment, public education initiatives, program operations, and strategic priorities.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships that enhance program visibility, volunteer engagement, and community support.
- Development of volunteer recruitment, retention, and leadership development, and succession planning strategies to strengthen the future of Iowa KidSight.
- Monitor, evaluate, and communicate program outcomes and statewide impact to funders, stakeholders, and community partners.
Strategic Planning
- Arrange and facilitate quarterly Iowa KidSight Steering Committee Meetings.
- Organize and conduct annual volunteer leadership conferences.
- Participate in Healthy Iowans State Health Improvement Plan by establishing vision screening goals, implementing action plans and reporting outcomes to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
- Identify opportunities for program innovation, expansion, and continuous improvement.
Operational and Financial Management
- Coordinate and support statewide vision screening activities to ensure program objectives are met.
- Conduct office, local, supervisory, and underserved area vision screenings as needed.
- Identify, review and document patient success stories and program impact.
- Coordinate donor acknowledgments and recognition activities.
- Oversee acquisition, distribution, maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting of screening equipment.
- Assist Lions Clubs and community partners in securing funding for vision screening equipment and related program needs.
- Coordinate with University Information Technology Services regarding equipment setup and technology support.
- Oversee management of leased office space, supplies, inventory, mail, and other administrative functions.
- Provide fiscal oversight of program accounts, budgets, expenditures, and fund transfers in accordance with university policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely completion of grant reports and other required program reporting.
- Oversee the collection, management, and timely submission of program data and reports to the Lions KidSight USA database and other required reporting entities.
- Ensure compliance with university, grant, contractual, and program requirements.
Quality Improvement
- Provide leadership for volunteer and stakeholder training initiatives and continuing education opportunities.
- Review screening performance, outcome, and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, efficiency, and statewide impact.
Leadership/Supervision
- Hire, onboard, supervise, mentor and evaluate program staff.
- Foster a collaborative, mission-focused, and service-oriented team culture.
- Lead programmatic initiatives and team development activities that support statewide program objectives.
- Provide oversight of volunteer engagement and support for special events including the Iowa State Fair.
- Represent Iowa KidSight at monthly department administration meetings, as well as institutional, community, and professional meetings as appropriate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health administration, education, leadership, nonprofit management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Educational preparation should support one or more core areas of program leadership including community health, public education, organizational leadership, stakeholder engagement, program sustainability, fundraising, or strategic planning.
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, public health, healthcare administration, education, community engagement or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, grant-writing, donor cultivation, sponsorship development, or other resource development activities.
- 1-3 years of supervisory, leadership, or team management experience.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including volunteers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, donors, and external partners.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic initiatives, programs, or community-based services.
- Financial acumen to develop, monitor, and report on budgets, funding sources, grants, and program expenditures.
- Demonstrated ability to assess organizational needs, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and meet established deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing presentations, reports, grant proposals, educational materials, and stakeholder communications.
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, training, facilitation, community outreach and/or educational programming.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Program applications and other technology platforms used for communication, reporting, data management, and program administration.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Iowa with occasional domestic travel as required.
- Availability to complete evening and weekend work, specifically related to non-protocol vision screening activities or public outreach and community speaking engagements outside of normal business hours.
- Valid US driver’s license and eligibility to operate motor vehicles under university standards.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, education, community-based, or related organizations.
- Strong communication, marketing, and public engagement skills, including experience serving as a spokesperson, educator, or trainer for an organization’s mission.
- Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with volunteers, community partners, healthcare providers, educational institutions, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive and mission-driven culture.
POSITION AND APPLICATION DETAILS:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Sam Noel, HR Associate, at samuel-noel@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Program Manager
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
COMPENSATION
Pay Level: 5A
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Sam Noel
Contact Email: Samuel-noel@uiowa.edu
Supply Chain Operations Job Roles in Iowa
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Search Supply Chain Operations Jobs in IowaSupply Chain Operations Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Iowa sponsor visas for supply chain operations roles?
Iowa employers with documented H-1B visa sponsorship activity in supply chain and operations include John Deere, Pella Corporation, Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace), and Principal Financial Group. Large distribution-focused employers like Hy-Vee and Quaker Oats (a PepsiCo facility) also hire for supply chain roles, though sponsorship activity varies by position and year. Checking DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data confirms which employers have actively filed.
Which visa types are most common for supply chain operations roles in Iowa?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for supply chain operations professionals in Iowa, particularly for roles requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or logistics. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or management analyst categories. Candidates already holding an EAD through OPT or STEM OPT are also competitive, as this reduces immediate sponsorship burden for Iowa employers.
Which cities in Iowa have the most supply chain operations sponsorship jobs?
Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are Iowa's primary hubs for supply chain operations hiring, driven by manufacturing, insurance, and food processing industries concentrated in those metro areas. Davenport, part of the Quad Cities region, also sees meaningful activity given its proximity to major Midwestern logistics corridors. Smaller industrial towns like Newton and Ottumwa have manufacturing employers with operations roles, though sponsorship frequency is lower outside the larger metros.
How to find supply chain operations visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search for supply chain operations roles in Iowa without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles from employers with active sponsorship histories, which is particularly useful in Iowa where sponsorship activity is concentrated among a smaller set of larger manufacturers and distributors. Filtering by Iowa and supply chain operations on Migrate Mate narrows results to relevant, sponsorship-confirmed opportunities.
Are there any Iowa-specific considerations for supply chain operations visa sponsorship?
Iowa's prevailing wage requirements for H-1B supply chain roles are generally lower than coastal markets, reflecting regional cost-of-living differences, but employers must still meet DOL wage standards for the specific occupational classification and location. Iowa State University and the University of Iowa produce supply chain graduates who enter the local talent pool, meaning employers are familiar with the field. International candidates with STEM-designated supply chain or industrial engineering degrees may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, extending their authorization window before requiring H-1B sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored supply chain operations jobs in Iowa?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.