Science Bound Program Specialist II

Position Title:

Science Bound Program Specialist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Special Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in Spanish
Experience leading, advising, and mentoring students to increase their academic success and awareness of AgSTEM fields
Experience presenting to small and large groups of people
Experience developing, planning, evaluating, and carrying out events  
Experience working with teachers

Job Description:

Science Bound, in the School of Education and College of Health and Human Sciences, seeks applicants for a Program Specialist II.

Science Bound is Iowa State's premier pre-college through college program for increasing the number of Iowa youth who pursue careers in Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (ASTEM) and education.

The program currently serves more than 500 students and their families in four Iowa school districts (Denison, Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Osceola) and more than 160 students on the Iowa State campus. 

The Program Specialist develops, promotes, coordinates, and delivers program services and activities across program districts. They will serve as the lead and/or co-lead for 1-2 districts and work in collaboration with Science Bound staff and teachers to support students and families.

This position will be based in Ames but will require travel to their district(s) an average of once per week during the evening as well as occasional Saturday programming hosted on campus, in-district, or virtually. During the summer, they will co-lead 1-2 ASTEM residential programs.

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:

For guaranteed consideration, please apply by December 15th

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:

November 29, 2024

Posting Close Date:

December 29, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15978