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Position Title:Career Services Specialist II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing support to students

Experience using excellent written and verbal communication skills, including 1-1 interactions and public speaking

Training or experience in career services, student advising, or human resources

Experience using Excel to collect and review data

Masters degree

Job Description:

Are you interested in supporting the career growth of future engineers while managing impactful programs and services?

The College of Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking a Career Services Specialist II to support students, alumni, and employers through individual advising, program coordination, and outcomes reporting. This position is a key contributor to the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the Engineering Career Services office.

What you’ll do:

+ Provide 1-on-1 career advising to engineering students and alumni, covering topics such as resumes, interviews, job offers, career planning, and more.

+ Coordinate and deliver career development presentations and workshops for student organizations, classes, and employer events.

+ Support students and employers with experiential education programs, including internships, co-ops, and job shadowing.

+ Lead career outcomes data collection efforts for the College of Engineering, including survey administration, data accuracy review, and report preparation for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Contribute to front-line customer service by responding to student, employer, and faculty inquiries via phone, email, and in person.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys direct student support and working in a highly collaborative environment. In addition, a candidate that values data-informed programming, and excels in managing multiple projects.

Additional information:

+ Position type: Full-time, Professional and Scientific

+ Location: On-site at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. This position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 40%.

About Engineering Career Services:Engineering Career Services at Iowa State University supports over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering with career advising, employer relations, experiential education, and professional development programming. The office plays a vital role in helping students connect academic learning with career pathways, while supporting employers in recruiting top engineering talent. Learn more at https://www.engineering.iastate.edu/ecs

What we offer – exceptional benefits:

Working at Iowa State University means you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career:

+ Work/life balance: Iowa State University was voted Best Place for Working Parents 2025

+ Generous vacation and sick leave – 24 vacation days, 18 sick days, and 11 paid holidays

+ Excellent health insurance options – including dental and vision coverage

+ Retirement plans with employer contributions – choose from multiple plans to secure your future

+ Tuition reimbursement and professional development support – grow with us

+ Wellness programs and work-life resources – including mental health and counseling support

Explore Iowa State’s benefits: https://www.hr.iastate.edu/benefits

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 [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 • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: July 10, 2025

Posting Close Date:July 24, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17365

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) 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/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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 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.