Position Title:Coordinator Student DevelopmentJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Student Affairs, or related field.CPR/AED certificationExperience in program management, student development, or related areas.Previous experience working in higher education or a campus recreation environment.Experience with career readiness frameworks and competency-based development.Job Description:Iowa State University Recreation Services is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Coordinator of Student Development. This position will oversee the development, promotion, and delivery of programs and activities within Recreation Services, with a primary focus on student employee professional development. The goal of this position is to prepare student employees for successful full-time careers through skill-building, engagement, and hands-on experiences.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Program Management
Coordinate, plan, and supervise department events, programs, and initiatives to promote student learning, engagement, and development, including All Staff Training, RECSPYS (Recreation Services award program), and the Alumni Network.
Lead professional development programs for student employees, utilizing the ISU Student Affairs Career Ready framework, focusing on the eight career readiness competencies (e.g., communication, teamwork, critical thinking).
Assist in overseeing student employee hiring, onboarding, training, and certification requirements, ensuring cohesive and supportive employee experience.
Collaborate with on-campus partners and departments to develop and implement student development programs.
Work closely with department supervisors to create and promote student engagement opportunities.
Lead evaluation and assessment efforts for student development programs and provide data and reports to the Assistant Director.
Serve on departmental or division-wide committees to represent Recreation Services positively.
Personnel Management
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Student Advisory Board members to foster leadership within the student employee body.
Assist with First Aid/CPR training and ensure employees are up to date with certification.
Promote the ISU Student Affairs Career Ready framework by incorporating the eight career readiness competencies into development plans.
Foster a culture of respect, inclusion, ownership, and collaboration among student employees, encouraging innovation and a sense of belonging.
Support well-being initiatives for student employees, emphasizing professional growth and balance.
Financial Management
Assist with managing student development funds to support professional development opportunities for student employees.
Help develop and manage the Administrative Operations budget, ensuring it reflects real-time expenses and revenues.
Collaborate with professional staff to use budget forecasting models for future capital,
Safety and Risk Management
Help develop safety training protocols for student employees, in collaboration with the Office of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety.
Ensure adherence to university and national standards by working with Recreation Services staff to keep safety procedures up to date and well-documented.
Level Guidelines Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate May lead projects of limited scope and complexity May provide guidance to studentsThe department is not able to consider non-U.S. citizen candidates who require employer sponsorship. Appointment 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf 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 Original Posting Date: October 11, 2024Posting Close Date:October 10, 2024Job Requisition Number:R15663By 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 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 (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-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. 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.
