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.
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