Program Support & Data Specialist | Flexible Schedule

State-of-Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement Package

401A plan with employer contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The State of Iowa, through the Iowa Department of Transportation, is seeking a Program Support Assistant in Ames, IA. This role provides administrative coordination, data management, and meeting support within a team focused on transportation initiatives and process efficiency.

You will handle day-to-day administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, track requests, and ensure timely completion of processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience in general office, clerical, data entry, or related work.
• Total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (30 semester hours equals one year).
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Coordination & Support: Provide day-to-day administrative support for financial, equipment, purchasing, software renewal, and project-related activities.
• Data Management & Reporting: Enter, update, review, and validate information in computerized systems and prepare recurring reports.
• Tracking & Follow-Up: Maintain tracking systems for equipment requests, purchases, software renewals, and other activities.
• Meeting & Communication Support: Coordinate meetings, prepare reports and supporting materials, and communicate information to stakeholders.
• Process Support: Follow procedures for Workday transactions, purchasing, software renewals, and related processes.

Job description

The State of Iowa, through the Iowa Department of Transportation, is seeking a Program Support Assistant in Ames, IA. This role provides administrative coordination, data management, and meeting support within a team focused on transportation initiatives and process efficiency.

You will handle day-to-day administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, track requests, and ensure timely completion of processes in a collaborative environment.