Part-time Administrative Assistant II

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Department of Political Science seeks a Part-Time Administrative Assistant II to support daily front-office operations in Ames, IA. You will greet visitors, handle inquiries by phone, email, and in person, and assist with scheduling, purchasing, and graduate program processes.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, and reliable, detail-oriented administration. This is a 10-month, 30-hour-per-week position with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct to campus services.
• Manage front-office operations: reception, telephone, and email.
• Coordinate calendars, room reservations, meetings, and events.
• Process purchasing, financial transactions, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and purchasing card expenses.
• Support graduate program admissions and processing assistantships for graduate students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part-time Administrative Assistant II - Picture shows Iowa State University logo in red.### Part-time Administrative Assistant IIApply: Ames, IA: Part time: Posted Today: R20207## Position Title:Part-time Administrative Assistant II## Job Group:Professional & Scientific## Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience## Job Description: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 [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.## 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:R20207Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail] 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.