Program Specialist II - Computer Science
Program Specialist II - Computer Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Job ID : 374f2f71563035356d4170392b396d2b46773d3d
Job Description :
Position Information:
Position Title:
Program Specialist II - Computer Science
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with donors and/or alumni relations.
- Experience with event and program coordination and execution.
- Experience working in an environment of higher education.
- Experience in accreditation and assessment practices.
Job Description:
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a Program Specialist II to provide internal and external communications for the department and serve as the Departmental Outreach Coordinator.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, be proactive in planning ahead, and able to work successfully in a team environment. The position requires extensive interaction with external constituents and university personnel. The candidate should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others using excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate should have high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Example of Duties:
- Develop and implement communications, marketing, and outreach efforts to support and promote the department to internal and external constituents; share and inform department projects facilitated by donations; and serve as the main point of contact for alumni in visits to campus, awards, reunions, and other alumni-centric events.
- Produce and edit communications (e.g. news, departmental newsletter, magazine) for various channels including website and social media outlets; manage the department’s social media accounts; curate social media and web content; design digital assets for social media, web, and print; assist with planning, organizing, and implementing special projects and events.
- Serve as a point of contact for industry; solicit proposals for, coordinate and host industry lectures; advertise and solicit projects for project-oriented courses in the department.
- Represent the department at Alumni Relations Council and ISU Alumni Association coordinated events.
- Support broadening participation in computing committee that conducts K-12 outreach.
- Collaborate with internal and external groups to develop events and identify speakers/programs to invite to campus that further develop the department’s mission.
- Coordinate events including faculty retreats, receptions, banquets, prospective student socials and receptions.
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 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:
December 14, 2022
Posting Close Date:
January 24, 2023
Job Requisition Number:
R10540Company Details :
Name : Iowa State University
CEO : Wendy Wintersteen
Headquarter : Ames, IA
Revenue : $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size : 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type : College / University
Primary Industry : Colleges & Universities
Sector Name : Education
Year Founded : 1858
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Details
: Ames, IA
: 43539 - 65238 USD ANNUAL
: 36 days ago
