Military-Affiliated Student Services Specialist

Responsibilities

• Administer programs and services with a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of military-affiliated students, ensuring effective support.
• Supervise graduate assistants and co-supervise student office assistants, including oversight of hiring and onboarding processes.
• Conduct regular training, professional development sessions, and performance evaluations.
• Meet individually with student employees to set goals, address concerns, and provide career mentoring that fosters transferable skills and career readiness.
• Oversee the coordination and execution of events held in the Military-Affiliated Student Center (MASC) throughout the academic year, fostering community engagement and student development.
• Participate in the development and assessment of departmental co-curricular initiatives to enhance student engagement and success.
• Serve as the webmaster and content manager for the MASC website, ensuring timely updates and accurate information.
• Monitor and manage the MASC email account, providing prompt, thoughtful responses to stakeholder inquiries and forwarding messages to appropriate personnel as needed.
• We are seeking team-oriented individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about serving those who have served. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Experience working with Veterans and/or military-affiliated populations.
• Experience working in student affairs within higher education.
• Experience supervising students and/or staff.
• Experience advising students and/or student organizations.
• Experience with community outreach and/or promotion of a program.
• Master's degree.
• About Military-Affiliated Student Center:
• 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 employment@iastate.edu, 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:
• PS806
• Original Posting Date:
• June 16, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• June 29, 2026
• Job Requisition Number:
• R19433
• 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.

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Additional Information

Position Title: Military-Affiliated Student Services Specialist Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Are you inspired by the opportunity to guide military-affiliated students as they navigate the academic landscape, leveraging their discipline and resilience to achieve personal and professional success? If so, the Military-Affiliated Student Center within the Dean of Students Office at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for the role of Military-Affiliated Student Services Specialist! This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist II.

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