Dist Admin Asst

The Mission of the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is to create faithful leaders, fruitful communities, and fire-filled people.

The District Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical and financial reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Administrative Assistants must adhere to the expectations of confidentiality and promote a sense of cohesiveness, support and trust within the Conference connection. This position is one of five District Administrative Assistants across Iowa. This is a remote position but requires travel to the Conference Office quarterly and may require travel around your assigned District area.

Essential Job Functions

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of database management and data querying, including Microsoft Access, is preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge of The United Methodist Church polity and pastoral and lay leadership of the Iowa Annual Conference and local congregations, especially in the assigned District
• Ability to interpret apportionments and the meaning of connectionalism
• Ability to discern when information received may be confidential or to what level such information should be shared
• Ability to develop highest level of rapport and trust with laity and clergy alike

• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities

Core Conference Competencies/Job Specific Competencies

• Core Conference Competencies
  • Hospitality
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Ethics/Integrity
  • Relationship Building
  • Results/Initiative
  • Accountability/Dependability
  • Connectional Thinking
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
• Job Specific Competencies
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Tact
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Thoroughness
  • Decision Making/Judgement

Education, Experience, Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent plus a minimum of five years related experience

• Valid Driver’s License required