Administrative Assistant for Student Government

Position Title:

Administrative Assistant for Student Government

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education, student affairs, or another closely related field

Experience working with student government or other student organizations, especially large or complex student organizations

Experience coordinating multiple projects or programs

Experience providing administrative support

Experience providing guidance and structure to record keeping, financial process, or documenting and adhering to annual budgets. 

Experience with tracking fund expenditures/purchases and reports/meeting minutes

Job Description:

Are you passionate about student leadership and eager to make a meaningful impact on campus life at Iowa State University? The ISU Student Government is seeking a dedicated Student Government Assistant (Administrative Assistant II) to provide vital administrative support and guidance to our three branches. This role is crucial in helping students fulfill their responsibilities in self-governance and in implementing a variety of special events, programs, and services that align with the mission of ISU Student Government.

Operating primarily within the Memorial Union, the hub of campus life, you will work closely with student leaders to support programmatic and operational needs of the Student Government and work with Student Government advisors to provide positive experiences and leadership development. Your responsibilities will include helping to facilitate smooth member and leader transitions, guiding students through proper procedures and coordination of event planning and budget management as well as representing Student Government in the Ames community as needed. Providing administrative support that ensures efficient office management and proper financial processes is vital.

In this role, you'll also mentor students, helping them enhance their interpersonal effectiveness and achieve academic success. Your strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple events and activities simultaneously will be key to your success. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant student community and support the growth of future leaders at Iowa State University, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

To learn more about our student government here at Iowa State University, click HERE.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

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

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

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