Military-Affiliated Student Center Assistant Director

Military-Affiliated Student Center Assistant Director

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

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