First Scholars Program Coordinator

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

10h

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences that support student growth and development? Are you looking for a role where your work directly supports student achievement? If so, the Dean of Students Office at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a First Scholars Program Coordinator! This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist II. What You'll Do: Develop and deliver programs supporting first-generation and low-income student success. Coordinate workshops, events, and outreach activities. Monitor participation and gather feedback for program improvement. Implement outreach strategies and organize promotional events. Collaborate with student organizations, campus units, and community partners. Provide guidance, advising, and referrals for academic success and resources. Maintain student records and assist with curriculum development. Co-facilitate First Cyclones courses (UST 1020, UST 2050). Assist with scholarship and grant selection and awarding processes. Build partnerships with faculty, staff, and external organizations. Serve on committees and contribute to student success initiatives. Support budget management, grant writing, and fundraising efforts. 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. About First Scholars Office at Iowa State University: The First Scholars Office at Iowa State University empowers first-generation and low-income students to thrive academically and professionally by providing holistic academic, personal, financial, and family-centered support that promotes student well-being, persistence, and success on campus and beyond. First Scholars equips students with the tools and support needed not only to persist academically, but also thrive on campus and beyond the college experience. Our work aligns with the values and mission of the University and the Division of Student Affairs , emphasizing the importance of serving all students and ensuring their overall well-being and student success. 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in student affairs role within higher education environment.
• Experience coordinating grant and scholarship programs, including application review and award processing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage events, preferably in an educational setting.
• Experience managing advising or case management caseloads, preferably in a student-focused or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programs supporting first-generation and low-income student success.
• Coordinate workshops, events, and outreach activities.
• Monitor participation and gather feedback for program improvement.
• Implement outreach strategies and organize promotional events.
• Collaborate with student organizations, campus units, and community partners.
• Provide guidance, advising, and referrals for academic success and resources.
• Maintain student records and assist with curriculum development.
• Co-facilitate First Cyclones courses (UST 1020, UST 2050).
• Assist with scholarship and grant selection and awarding processes.
• Build partnerships with faculty, staff, and external organizations.
• Serve on committees and contribute to student success initiatives.
• Support budget management, grant writing, and fundraising efforts.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees