Program Assistant III Treasurer's Office

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The Treasurers Office at Iowa State University (ISU) is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Program Assistant III position. This position assists the Office in maintaining accurate records of payments by consulting with the Universitys Receivables Office Office of Student Financial Aid Office of the Registrar and other various University departments to properly manage and apply payments. This role also researches questions to provide information and advice to students parents and authorized third parties regarding payment of the University bill and works with financial institutions to research and resolve returned or incorrectly applied student parent faculty and/ or staff payments.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Drafting letters to financial institutions for validation of authorized account signatories

• Assisting with daily banking processes and settlements

• Maintaining databases for on-campus merchant credit card program monthly fee reconciliation and outgoing wires

• Monitoring the Treasurers Office general email to ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests

• Assisting in maintaining the Treasurers Office website to ensure information is current

• Supporting internal and external senior level personnel as well as ensuring diplomatic proceedings with complex financials impacting the University

The successful candidate must be analytical innovative professional organized have strong written and verbal communication skills and work well alone and as a member of a team. Knowledge of banking processes is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate advise and negotiate with a diverse group of staff students and the general public regarding procedures rules and regulations. They will demonstrate the ability to de-escalate challenging situations and effective problem-solving skills. A strong candidate needs to be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

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 by April 19 2026.

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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