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Position Title:Administrative Assistant I - Center for Cyclone Civics

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:Experienced in providing administrative support, preferably in an educational setting, including calendar management and meeting coordination

Skilled in preparing reports, meeting minutes, and professional correspondence

Experienced in event planning and coordination

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Experienced with WordPress for website content management

Job Description:

Summary

The nonpartisan Center for Cyclone Civics is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to its department and team of professionals.

The nonpartisan Center for Cyclone Civics provides opportunities for education and research on civic education and free speech. It is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and supports research by both on- and off-campus partners on topics related to free expression and civics.

Example of Duties• Conducts basic research, gathers data, and prepares reports.• Arranges calls and schedules meetings.

• Updates website content. • Assists with making basic travel reservations and itineraries.• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.• Types correspondence, reports, or other documents.• Edits documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.Level Guidelines• Entry level position acquiring job skills and learning standard operating procedures and policies to complete tasks• Works under relatively close supervision and receives guidance on new work assignments• Works on assignments which are routine in nature requiring limited judgment• Refers difficult or less routine issues to supervisor or higher-level staff for assistance• May provide guidance to students

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). Workdays and hours are flexible within a Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm schedule. The position is benefits-eligible and has the potential to increase to 40 hours per week depending on funding.

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.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Part 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: November 24, 2025

Posting Close Date:December 8, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R18155

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