Position Title:

Program Assistant III - Iowa LEAP

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Special Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, dietetics, food and nutrition, exercise science, physical activity, kinesiology, nutrition education, community nutrition or closely related field.

Relevant planning experience

Experience working with multi-level nutrition, food or physical activity system initiatives

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience with preparing reports/presentations

Job Description:

The Department of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Program Assistant III position with the Iowa Obesity Program Leveraging Activities and Partnerships to Address Obesity (Iowa LEAP) project team.

This position will provide management and assistance to the project team in completing tasks related to the Iowa LEAP project. The project will address two key obesity-associated risk factors--poor diet and physical inactivity, in six of the high-obesity Iowa counties: Cedar, Clinton, Crawford, Franklin, Muscatine, and Pottawattamie by increasing access to healthy food and physical activity.

Responsibilities include working with project team members to conduct leadership training, networking meetings, and conference calls; provide technical assistance to project staff, regional project managers, and county staff on project planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting; work as needed with regional community members to build coalition capacity and sustainability; and developing and maintaining national, regional, and state partnerships to leverage additional technical assistance, in-kind resources, and external funding.

This position will work closely with Dr. Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt to ensure ongoing coordination with CDC staff including post-award monitoring and reporting activities, monthly conference calls with the CDC, and participation in peer-sharing opportunities.

The successful candidate will be familiar with virtual meeting platforms, have written, oral communication and presentation skills and have user experience with Microsoft Office. The program assistant will provide program-level support for at least one year of the funding cycle with an opportunity for renewal for up to 5 years during award period. The primary office location for this position will be in Ames at Iowa State University campus with an option for hybrid remote work. It will require travel within Iowa.

Example of Duties
• Provides support to a program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the objectives of the university.
• Assists with monitoring an internal project from initiation through completion.
• Prepares reports on the status of the various programs including stage of development, budget variance or completion dates.
• Performs some administrative tasks such as arranging meetings, developing agendas, and preparing progress reports.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position applies advanced and specialized expertise and competencies
• Typically receives general supervision with high level guidance on the most complex assignments
• Completes assignments which are moderately difficult or difficult
• Resolves issues, including atypical issues, and makes recommendations
• May lead projects of limited scope
• Functions as “go to.” Responds to inquiries and requests from others inside and outside work area
• May act as a lead, assigning tasks and providing guidance to lower level workers
• May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

September 30, 2024

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 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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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 • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

September 12, 2023

Posting Close Date:

September 25, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R12889