Position Title:Master Gardener Program Assistant - Part-Time

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing administrative support in an office environment

Experience editing documents such as flyers, newsletters, etc.

Experience managing content for websites, social media, etc.

Proficient in generating data-driven reports

Experience ordering and distributing materials

Job Description:

Are you looking for a part-time position that offers flexible work hours and strong benefits? Do you enjoy learning and having a lot of variety in the work you are doing?

If so, The Iowa Master Gardener program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is currently seeking applicants for a Program Assistant II position!

This individual will be responsible for a variety of duties such as:

• Editing video subtitles for distribution on public channels

• Coordinating monthly volunteer recognition material order process and distribution to county office staff

• Data retrieval for monthly metric reporting

• Uploading metrics into ISU Extension and Outreach database monthly

• Preparing reports and gathering data for annual program reporting

• Managing Master Gardener email account, including responding to volunteers and clients and routing messages as appropriate

• Editing a variety of documents including newsletter, flyers, etc. for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

• Responding to VRS(Volunteer Reporting System) user support tickets and escalating tickets as appropriate

• Managing website event calendar and general content updates as needed

• Providing administrative support leading up to in-person conferences and events

• Attending monthly statewide Zoom meetings and providing administrative support for those meetings

This is a part-time position at 20 hours/week that offers flexible working hours.

This is also a two year, fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

If you are seeking a position with a team that is making a difference, this is a great opportunity for you!

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.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 with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:November 17, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Part time

Pay Grade:PS804

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 employment@iastate.edu 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: October 4, 2024

Posting Close Date:October 17, 2024

Job Requisition Number:R15635

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, global, and culturally diverse 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, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu 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 employment@iastate.edu 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 .

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