Administrative Assistant II - Higher Ed Finance & Events

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management (AESHM) department in Ames seeks an Administrative Assistant II to coordinate the department's administrative and operational functions and to support the Department Chair.

The successful candidate will manage financial and purchasing processes, monitor expenditures, coordinate travel and event logistics, and ensure compliance with university policies while delivering excellent service to faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial and purchasing activities for the department, including tracking expenditures and purchasing processes.
• Support fee-for-service units and administer course fee activities.
• Coordinate travel, event logistics, and manage facilities/access for staff, faculty, and students.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and provide day-to-day administrative support to the Department Chair.

Skills

Administrative support

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Iowa State University’s Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management (AESHM) department in Ames seeks an Administrative Assistant II to coordinate the department's administrative and operational functions and to support the Department Chair.

The successful candidate will manage financial and purchasing processes, monitor expenditures, coordinate travel and event logistics, and ensure compliance with university policies while delivering excellent service to faculty, staff, and students.