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Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Program Specialist I. This role coordinates the day-to-day details to support project tasks and objectives for the USDA Climate-Smart Commodities “Horizon II” Award, a $10 million, five-year project with multiple partnering organizations.

Responsibilities to support Horizon II and the adjacent “C-CHANGE Grass2Gas” project include:

• Coordination of project activities (e.g. team meetings and communications) across multiple research labs and organizations

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records

• Updating team leadership on progress towards project objectives

• Communicating with the project manager, Principal Investigators (PIs) and various team leaders, students, postdocs, and staff

• Assisting the project manager in liaising with USDA, project evaluator, and other external partners

• Monitoring compliance with sponsor policies, procedures, and deadlines

• Communicating project goals, outputs, outcomes, and impacts through diverse modes

The successful candidate will be team-focused, show initiative, and have the capacity to help others work together to achieve shared goals. Qualities beneficial to project management, such as time management, attention-to-detail and good organizational skills, are expected. The candidate should be an effective ambassador, be comfortable with science communication, and demonstrate active listening skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills. A candidate that demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn and problem solve will be successful in this position.

This is a regular with term appointment(fixed term) position with a term end date of 6/30/2025. This position has the opportunity for renewal.

Occasional travel will be required in this position.

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• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

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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 [email protected] 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

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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