Military-Affiliated Student Center Assistant Director

Position Title:

Military-Affiliated Student Center Assistant Director

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Veterans and/or military-affiliated populations.

Experience working in student affairs within higher education.

Experience supervising students and/or staff.

Experience advising students and/or student organizations.

Experience with community outreach and/or promotion of a program.

Experience with data collection and/or assessment.

Job Description:

Are you inspired by the opportunity to guide military-affiliated students as they navigate the academic landscape, leveraging their discipline and resilience to achieve personal and professional success?

If so, The Military-Affiliated Student Center within the Dean of Students Office at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for the role of Military-Affiliated Student Center Assistant Director! This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist II.

What You'll Do:

• Administer programs and services with a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of military-affiliated students, ensuring effective support.

• Supervise VA Work Study Students, including oversight of hiring and onboarding processes in coordination with both the University and the VA Education Office.

• Conduct regular training, professional development sessions, and performance evaluations.

• Meet individually with student employees to set goals, address concerns, and provide career mentoring that fosters transferable skills and career readiness.

• Participate in the development and assessment of departmental co-curricular initiatives to enhance student engagement and success.

• Serve as the webmaster and content manager for the Military-Affiliated Student Center (MASC) website, ensuring timely updates and accurate information.

• Monitor and manage the MASC email account, providing prompt, thoughtful responses to stakeholder inquiries and forwarding messages to appropriate personnel as needed.

We are seeking team-oriented individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about serving those who have served. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

About Military-Affiliated Student Center:

The Military-Affiliated Student Center provides academic support, transition assistance, and advocacy for students who are Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, ROTC cadets, Reservists, National Guard, Dependents, and military-connected students. 

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.

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:

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