Program Specialist II
Program Specialist II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Program Specialist IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Degree in STEM fieldExperience with undergraduate or graduate research and/or thesis
Experience advising students
Job Description:
Summary
This position supports the Universitys research mission by coordinating undergraduate research (UR) initiatives at Iowa State University. The Program Specialist will develop programs and collaborative partnerships with colleges and departments to maintain a robust UR program. The individual will meet and coach students on how to participate in undergraduate research opportunities on the Iowa State University campus; coordinate REUrelated activities; oversee two annual events Research in the Capitol and the Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Expression; and advise students on research projects and coordinates research awards and scholarships within the university Honors Program and WiSE.
Level Guidelines
Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
Emergency (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 15 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:
07 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application 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 or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
January 22 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16271Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
