Administrative Assistant II in EEOB

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Position Title:

Administrative Assistant II in EEOB

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree Experience communicating with clients or students and others in a range of settings. Experience providing administrative support to clients or staff in an office or academic environment. Experience with Workday or similar processing systems.

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The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Iowa State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant II.

This position will provide professional administrative support to the department chair. Core responsibilities include managing the department chair's calendar, distributing and uploading information, managing/developing the departmental website, and scheduling and coordinating department meetings, interviews, and visits.

This position will also serve as liaison for chair, faculty, and staff with other university units and personnel ; maintain listservs ; manage faculty review and promotion/advancement materials ; and facilitate to the extent possible the duties of faculty, staff, and students in an administrative support capacity. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for building-related issues, including security, repairs and remodeling projects.

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 If you have questions regarding this application process, please email View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work or Toll Free: View phone number on us.fitly.work. 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 • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

November 1, 2025

Posting Close Date:

November 12, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R13354