Project Coordinator - Temporary

Iowa State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Project Coordinator for a temporary Professional & Scientific appointment. The role focuses on corporate engagement, communication, and coordinating project activities.

Start date is July 24, 2026, with a part-time schedule and a Professional & Scientific pay grade. The position emphasizes coordination, technical understanding in engineering-related fields, and experience with packaging testing.

Qualifications

• Min. BS in engineering or related field.
• Experience with plastic and polymer packaging testing.

Responsibilities

• Corporate engagement and communication.
• Project coordination.
• Project implementation.

Skills

Project coordination

Corporate engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Position Title: Project Coordinator - Temporary Appointment Type: Professional & Scientific

Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Corporate Engagement and communication, project coordination, project implementation.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Min. BS in engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with plastic and polymer packaging testing.

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.

Proposed Start Date: July 24, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year: Time Type: Part time

Temporary

Pay Grade: P&S

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