Science Bound Program Specialist II

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Science Bound, in the School of Education and College of Health and Human Sciences, seeks applicants for a Program Specialist II. Science Bound is Iowa State's premier pre-college through college program for increasing the number of Iowa youth who pursue careers in Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (ASTEM) and education. The program currently serves more than 500 students and their families in four Iowa school districts (Denison, Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Osceola) and more than 160 students on the Iowa State campus. The Program Specialist develops, promotes, coordinates, and delivers program services and activities across program districts. They will serve as the lead and/or co-lead for 1-2 districts and work in collaboration with Science Bound staff and teachers to support students and families. This position will be based in Ames but will require travel to their district(s) an average of once per week during the evening as well as occasional Saturday programming hosted on campus, in-district, or virtually. During the summer, they will co-lead 1-2 ASTEM residential programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
• Drivers License
• 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

• Experience leading, advising, and mentoring students to increase their academic success and awareness of agriculture, science, technology, engineering, and math or education (AgSTEM) and education fields
• Experience presenting to small and large groups of people
• Experience developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach events
• Experience with K-12 classroom teaching
• Experience working in higher education

Responsibilities

• Ensures that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the objectives of the university.
• Plans, monitors, and manages an internal or external project from initiation through completion.
• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, and staffing for assigned program.
• Monitors and manages budget and ensures that the program meets the overall objectives of the university.
• Develops public relations initiatives, workshops, seminars, surveys, or other activities to promote the program and carry out its objectives.
• Acts as a representative of the program.
• Participates in project management.
• May secure external funding as needed.

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
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level