Position Information:
Position Title:
Administrative Assistant II - Computer Science
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional years of experience working in a confidential environment providing support to an administrator.
Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to multiple stakeholders.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in calendar management.
Experience coordinating multiple priorities and/or projects.
Experience supervising student employees.
Job Description:
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for an Administrative Specialist II position to provide confidential, administrative support.
This position will provide professional administrative support to the chair of the department. Core responsibilities include managing the chair’s calendar and committee commitments; providing administrative support for department projects and reports; development of and facilitating communications and meeting needs; coordinating annual department processes for faculty and staff; and serving as the department’s liaison to other department, administrative, and college offices on campus.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion, the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, skills to stay focused, organized, and calm when faced with stressful situations, and interpersonal communication skills to interface with a variety of constituents. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite are essential for success in this position.
Example of Duties
- Performs a variety of administrative support activities.
- Prepares minutes, notices, agendas, and correspondence.
- Conducts moderately complex research, gathers data, and prepares reports.
- Arranges calls and schedules meetings.
- Makes travel reservations and itineraries.
- Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.
- Edits documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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 team
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please 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:
January 30, 2023
Posting Close Date:
February 7, 2023
Job Requisition Number:
R10915