High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree Experience in a student-facing role in higher education Experience mentoring, advising, or guiding students in a professional or volunteer capacity. Experience in agriculture-related field Experience providing administrative support, data entry, or clerical support in an office environment.
Job Description:
The Economics Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Student Services Coordinator III to join a dynamic team supporting a wide range of departmental activities. The coordinator will be the primary point of contact for the undergraduate office, welcoming visitors, addressing inquiries, and guiding them to the appropriate person or location. The coordinator fosters student engagement by sharing campus and community resources, providing guidance, and connecting students with campus services. They also collaborate with advisors and a recruitment committee for Agricultural Business and Economics, engaging with prospective students and families and implementing new initiatives.
Additional responsibilities include operational support for advising teams and departmental functions, maintaining records, managing course offerings and materials, assisting with learning communities, and supporting student organizations. Administrative duties involve creating visual displays, facilitating transitions to systems like WorkDay Student, ensuring compliance with university policies, and providing support for faculty and events. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in communication, organization, project management, time management, problem-solving, and planning.
This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work directly with highly engaged and motivated students, serving as a central figure in their academic and personal success. Students in the department are not only fun to work with but also bring energy and enthusiasm to every interaction, making the role incredibly rewarding. The position is at the heart of activities that shape student experiences, from recruitment to engagement, allowing the coordinator to make a meaningful impact on their growth and success. Additionally, the undergraduate office fosters a collegial and supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff enjoy working together, making this a vibrant environment where staff contribute to important, student-centered work.
The Economics Department is one of the few nationwide that integrates general economics and agricultural economics within a single unit. Established in its current form in 1930, the department boasts a long history of excellence in scholarship and education. Through a robust cooperative extension program, the department provides essential information and decision-making support to the citizens of Iowa. With nearly forty faculty members, the department is committed to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of economic knowledge.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines Senior-level position applies advanced and specialized expertise and competencies Typically receives general supervision with high level guidance on the most complex assignments Completes assignments which are moderately difficult or difficult Resolves issues, including atypical issues, and makes recommendations May lead projects of limited scope Functions as go to. Responds to inquiries and requests from others inside and outside work area May act as a lead, assigning tasks and providing guidance to lower level workers May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS805
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program
Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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