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Iowa State University, a place where adventurous minds are encouraged to accomplish amazing things, is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment--diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, these values are translated into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community. A culturally diverse student body with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries converge on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. Big 12 Conference sports and a tradition of international cultural performances make campus life an adventure to remember. Iowa State is located in Ames, a community of 67,000 ranked as the number one “Best College Town in America” by 247WallSt.com and among the top 10 best places to live in America.

Under the Division of Student Affairs, the Dean of Students portfolio is comprised of 14 departments, including the Military-Affiliated Student Center, that provides support for active duty, reserve, national guard, veterans, and their dependents. The Assistant Director for the Military-Affiliated Student Center administers programs and services with an understanding of the unique needs of military-affiliated students. This position supports the director providing university-wide leadership for outreach, training and education within the campus community to increase the awareness of the military-student experience as well as participate in advocacy, support and referral services for individual military-affiliated students.

The employee in this position must regularly interact with multiple departments within the Dean of Students Office and department across campus, as well as respond to concerns from students, staff, faculty, parents, and other external stakeholders. They must work with a diverse population and must be able to coordinate multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate records in accordance with specific university policies and laws pertaining to their work.

This employee must exercise independent judgment and/or decision-making ability with moderate supervisory consultation and must engage in appropriate ongoing education and training to ensure effective delivery of service.

This position requires occasional nights and weekends for student community programming and a flexible schedule will be supported.

This position will be hired as a Student Services Specialist II.

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The Assistant Director for Military-Affiliated Student Center reports to the Director of the Military-Affiliated Student Center and supervises two graduate students, as well as VA work study students.

Program Management and Implementation

• Support and lead the planning and implementation of Military/Veteran Transition and Academic Success programs in coordination with the Director of the MASC.

• Oversee the planning and execution of events to be held in the MASC throughout the academic year.

• Collaborate with offices within the university and with external partners to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for student veterans to assist them in obtaining educational and other VA benefits.

• Work collaboratively with the University's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs on events and programs with ROTC cadets, as appropriate

Assessment

• Coordinate programmatic assessment efforts for the Military-Affiliated Student Center.

• Regularly assess programs and events to Co-Curricular Learning Domains.

• Develop semesterly report to showcase programming efforts.

Administrative Functions

• Supervise graduate student and indirectly supervise student employees

• Complete annual reporting items to showcase the accomplishments of the Military-Affiliated Student Center

• Coordinate social media accounts managed by the Military-Affiliated Student Center.

Communications      

• Serve as the web manager for MASC website.

• Assist in the development of student veterans help guides and publication materials.

• Ensure communications coming from the MASC are clear, well-written, and positively reflect the Military-Affiliated Student Center.

Other Responsibilities

• Serve on various departmental, division and university committees as needed

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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

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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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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