Part-Time Administrative Assistant II | Front Office Support

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

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.