Faculty Recognition Specialist

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Iowa State University one of the nations leading public research universities is accepting applications for the position of Faculty Recognition Specialist. This position will coordinate support for faculty in developing application materials and other strategic promotional efforts. This role manages the internal awards submission processes ensuring nominations are collected and distributed this effort they collaborate with emeriti faculty to assist with preparation of awards nominations for current faculty.

Reporting to the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost the Faculty Recognition Specialist is focused on increasing the number of prestigious external awards Iowa State University faculty receive. This requires a thorough understanding of our faculty and an effective use of data to identify candidates for these awards. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with excellent writing skills. They will possess the necessary strategic and analytical skills to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The person in the role needs to possess excellent communication skills to provide timely and relevant information and analysis to administrators and other stakeholders.

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Track and organize preparation and submission of multiple nominations with competing deadlines

Partner with administrators departments and faculty to develop and submit nominations for national and international honors/awards

Monitor and communicate internal and external award nomination processes including timelines and application requirements

Prepare reports on awards data and outcomes for university leaders. Formal reports include summative and formative data e.g. number of nominations faculty and departments served etc.

Support communication strategy related to internal and external faculty awards and honors. (i.e. FAQs best practices award brochures award calls for newsletters)

Lead the coordination of faculty recognition events in partnership with the Presidents Office the Vice President for Research and other stakeholders

Provide training sessions via in-person and virtual workshops targeted seminars and ad hoc requests to aid faculty and staff comprehension of the award nomination process

Monitor data regarding number of ISU faculty receiving prestigious national and international awards and memberships in honorary societies

Assist with promotion of ISU faculty research and recognition in collaboration with Strategic Communications and external partners

Level Guidelines
Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received byOctober 12 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

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

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