Iowa State

Administrative Assistant II

Ames, IA Full time

Position Title:

Administrative Assistant II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced in acting as the primary point of contact, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience

Skilled in calendar management and providing administrative support to senior leaders

Experienced in preparing reports, meeting minutes, and professional correspondence

Proficient in scheduling and coordinating meetings and events

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job Description:

Summary

The College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant II. At the College of Design, we believe that our students, staff, and faculty have an obligation to – through their interactions and the work they create – care for themselves, their communities, and their environment.

We foster a culture of care through art, planning, and design. As one of the most comprehensive art and design institutions in the U.S., we are well positioned to show the many ways that design can, and should, care.

The Administrative Assistant II will provide administrative and clerical support to a department or group of professionals. Receives and responds to semi-routine correspondence following established procedures.

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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 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 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 30, 2025

Posting Close Date:

November 6, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18036