Graduate Student Services Specialist II

Position Title:
Graduate Student Services Specialist II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with graduate students.
Experience with student recruitment.
Experience with online application systems(ex. Workday).
Experience with developing and implementing marketing campaigns.
Experience working in a university setting.

Job Description:

Summary

The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for a Graduate Student Services Specialist II. This position works with the Department Chair and Director of Graduate Education (DOGE) to coordinate and expand all graduate program activities, develop new initiatives and implement major initiatives. Additionally, this position works with faculty from other departments and colleges.

This position will be primarily responsible for administering the Biomedical Sciences One-Year Non-Thesis MS Program. Further responsibilities will include administering the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. and MS With Thesis Graduate Program, the Interdepartmental Toxicology Program and the Pharmacology/Toxicology Minor. Specific responsibilities include management and implementation of recruiting efforts for all programs, interaction with potential program applicants and processing their applications, facilitating current student success and monitoring student progress, development of advertising and marketing materials, and working with faculty and staff to ensure the growth of assigned programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication, strong project management and team-development skills, the ability to make independent judgments the capacity to develop unique, functional and fiscally responsible solutions, and function in a changing and detailed environment. In addition, the candidate must possess the ability to multi-task under pressure, work well with others and be self-motivated. Regular travel to main campus to meet with students and DOGE will be required.

Example of Duties
• Counsels and advises prospective students on how to apply for graduate program admission.
• May participate in the selection process, including review and evaluation of candidates, interviews, and serves on selection committees making recommendations regarding final admission decisions.
• May meet with students on a variety of student issues and refer students to other resources as needed.
• May recruit potential graduate candidates.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level 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 lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS807

Application 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 [email protected] 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 • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
April 10, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 23, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14453