Student Engagement Specialist - University Honors Program

Position Title:

Student Engagement Specialist - University Honors Program

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field
Experience working with undergraduate programming
Experience advising student groups 
Strong program management skills
Strong presentation skills

Job Description:

Summary
The University Honors Program under the Senior Vice President and Provost at Iowa State University is seeking a Student Engagement Specialist. This position provides individualized student mentoring and coaching to help students navigate their University Honors Program curriculum requirements and develop and implement extra and co-curricular programming. The University Honors Program brings together some of Iowa State University's brightest and most motivated students to take advantage of both intellectual and social opportunities. Honors scholars gain early exposure to research and leadership as well as benefit from creating an individualized educational path adding breadth and depth to their academic experience.

The primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to using the EAB Navigate software platform to create outreach campaigns to Honors students; conducting individual and small group academic coaching meetings with Honors students; advising the Honors Student Board and Upper-Division Peer Advisor Group; developing and facilitating programming to support the upper-division Honors community. This position will also support the recruitment of first-year, current, and transfer students into the University Honors Program.   

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess good time management skills, exhibit the ability to work independently with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn, and have experience fostering community within an ungraduated program. The incumbent will need strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively via multiple modalities to a variety of groups including undergraduates, campus partners, and members of the Honors Program team. This position requires some nights and weekends.

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

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

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:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 29, 2025.

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:

January 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R16225