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Position Title:Administrative Assistant II in EEOBJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degreeExperience communicating with clients or students and others in a range of settings. Experience providing administrative support to clients or staff in an office or academic environment. Experience with Workday or similar processing systems. Job Description:The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Iowa State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant II.This position will provide professional administrative support to the department chair. Core responsibilities include managing the department chair’s calendar, distributing and uploading information, managing/developing the departmental website, and scheduling and coordinating department meetings, interviews, and visits.This position will also serve as liaison for chair, faculty, and staff with other university units and personnel ; maintain listservs ; manage faculty review and promotion/advancement materials ; and facilitate to the extent possible the duties of faculty, staff, and students in an administrative support capacity. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for building-related issues, including security, repairs and remodeling projects.Level Guidelines Career-level position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments Follows established procedures for work assignments, and completes assignments which are semi-routine and may be atypical in nature Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation Provides guidance to students May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work teamAppointment Type:RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS806Application 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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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 This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.Original Posting Date: November 1, 2023Posting Close Date:November 12, 2023Job Requisition Number:R13354By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. (https://www.diversity.iastate.edu/connect/principles) All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
