Part-time Administrative Assistant II

About the role

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

About the role

The Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant II to support the department's daily front-office operations.

This position will greet and assist walk-in visitors, directing individuals to appropriate campus services, and responding to telephone, email, and written inquiries from faculty, staff, students, patrons, and alumni.

Examples of Duties

• Manage daily front-office operations, including reception, telephone and email inquiries, and visitor assistance.
• Coordinate department calendars, room reservations, meetings, and events.
• Maintain departmental files, directories, listservs, website content, and office supplies.
• Process purchasing, financial transactions, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and purchasing card expenses.
• Coordinate departmental IT and key requests, distribution, and returns.
• Provide administrative support to the department chair, faculty, staff, and students.
• Support faculty reviews, student employment, hiring, onboarding, and payroll-related processes.
• Coordinate student recruitment activities, campus visits, student ambassadors, scholarships, and student opportunities.
• Assist with departmental events, guest speakers, faculty recruitment, and special projects.
• Provide backup administrative support to other departments as needed.
• Coordinate course scheduling, registration updates, faculty assignments, room reservations, and enrollment tracking through Workday.
• Support the graduate program, including admissions and processing assistantships for graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a primary point of contact and providing administrative support in a professional office environment.
• Strong organizational skills, including managing calendars, coordinating schedules, and balancing multiple administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing administrative tasks and maintaining records.

• This is a 10-month, 30-hour-per-week appointment, with an expected work schedule of Monday through Friday.
• 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.

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:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?

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

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email, or call or Toll Free:.

• Appointment Type: Regular
• Number of Months Employed Per Year: 10 Month Work Period
• Time Type: Part time

Pay Grade

• PS806
• Original Posting Date: November 10, 2026
• Posting Close Date: November 17, 2026
• Job Requisition Number: R20207

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.