Project Manager Enrollment Solutions

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Project Manager (Program Specialist IV) to translate Enrollment Management priorities into results. You’ll lead complex initiatives, connect people and technology, and improve enrollment processes that support our Cyclones in the Making.

As part of the Enrollment Solutions team, you’ll work with leadership, campus partners, and vendors to deliver projects from planning through implementation, with dashboards and reporting to highlight progress, risks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading complex projects is desirable.
• Experience in higher education enrollment management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build stronger project practices.
• Turn strategy into action.
• Keep priorities moving.
• Connect people and technology.
• Make change successful.
• Make progress clear.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title:

Project Manager Enrollment Solutions

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience

Job Description:

Move ideas forward. Help shape the student experience.

Iowa State University is seeking a Project Manager (Program Specialist IV) to turn Enrollment Management priorities into results. As part of our Enrollment Solutions team, you’ll lead complex initiatives, connect people and technology, and improve enrollment processes that support our Cyclones in the Making.

We’re a “creative yes” organization. We approach challenges with curiosity, explore what’s possible, and work together to find a path forward. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and helping ambitious ideas take shape, you’ll find meaningful work here.

Your impact

You’ll shape both the projects we deliver and how we deliver them. Working with Enrollment Management leadership, campus partners, technical teams, and vendors, you will:

• Build stronger project practices. Develop standards, tools, and processes for evaluating, prioritizing, and managing work across Enrollment Management.
• Turn strategy into action. Lead projects from planning through implementation, defining scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and outcomes.
• Keep priorities moving. Coordinate a portfolio of initiatives, anticipate risks and dependencies, and help leaders make informed decisions.
• Connect people and technology. Guide cross-functional teams through system implementations, integrations, and operational improvements.
• Make change successful. Coordinate communication, testing, training, and launch readiness, then measure adoption and results.
• Make progress clear. Create dashboards and reporting that highlight accomplishments, risks, and decisions needed.

What will help you thrive

You bring structure to complex work and build trust across teams. You ask thoughtful questions, communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical partners, and balance big-picture priorities with the details that keep projects moving. You find practical paths through challenges and help people embrace new ways of working.

Why Iowa State

Your work will help create a smoother, more connected experience for Cyclones in the Making as they explore Iowa State and take their next steps toward becoming students.

You’ll have opportunities to influence how Enrollment Management works, partner with university leaders and specialists, and see ideas through to everyday use. Conferences, training, and a national peer network will support your continued professional growth.

Bring your curiosity, judgment, and ability to make things happen. Help us turn a creative yes into meaningful progress.

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant project management experience

Previous experience in a higher education setting

Enrollment management experience

For more information about what Enrollment Solutions does, please visit: https://www.iastate.edu/admission-and-aid

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.

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:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Original Posting Date:

October 8, 2026

Posting Close Date:

October 25, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R20050

Iowa 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].

General 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.