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Position Title:Student Development Coordinator

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:Experience working within higher education, such as student/academic affairs or related administrative roles

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Student Affairs, Social Sciences, Education, or related field

Experience teaching, training, and/or facilitating small or large groups

Experience designing and/or executing educational programs or trainings

Experience supporting hiring, training, and supervising; ideally student workers

Job Description:

Do you have a strong commitment to helping students achieve their goals? Are you looking for a position where you get to work directly with college students?

If so, The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Student Development Coordinator! This position will be hired as a Student Services Specialist I.

What You'll Do:

+ Assist in the co-curricular development plan for the Academic Program for Excellence (APEX), a leadership and professional development initiative with a collaborative summer bridge program. The coordinator will do this by providing support services, programs, and initiatives to increase and maintain the office’s engagement with APEX students beyond the summer bridge portion of the program.

+ Serve as liaison between MSA (Multicultural Student Affairs) and academic colleges partners (student services staff and faculty) for coordination of initiatives during academic year for APEX.

+ Work with non-academic campus partners and business partners to further develop and enhance the APEX student development experience throughout the academic year.

+ Track, evaluate, and respond to APEX student retention, persistence, and graduation data.

+ Work collaboratively with the Student Experience and Success Coordinator to sequence and implement the co-curricular approach for MSA.

+ Serves as an active member on a variety of divisional committees charged with promoting student success and belonging.

+ Support instruction of one section of UST 2050 and UST 1060 for the George Washington Carver Scholastic Leadership Scholarship Program.

+ May provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate student staff, specifically the APEX Graduate Assistant and CSL Peer Educators.

+ Provide support on escalated concerns from students, families, and the campus community.

+ Support professional development opportunities for Peer Educators and related student staff.

+ Serve as liaison between MSA and college partners in the hiring, training, and supervision of summer live-in APEX student staff.

The successful candidate will be student-centered and have strong relationship-building skills. They will demonstrate flexibility and creativity, coupled with a strong passion for leading students to success.

There will be occasional night and weekend hours in this role.

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

About Department:

The mission of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Iowa State University is to provide comprehensive programming and services that promote the academic success and holistic development of all college students, with an emphasis on fostering self-awareness and interpersonal understanding. Our office is dedicated to helping Iowa State provide a developmentally engaging campus environment where students can thrive academically, personally, socially, and professionally. Through education, advocacy, leadership development, and community-building initiatives, we aim to empower all students to succeed while recognizing and valuing the unique contributions and experiences of individuals, as aligned with the mission and goals of the University and Division of Student Affairs.

Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS805

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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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: May 1, 2025

Posting Close Date:May 15, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R16842

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.