Administrative Assistant II - Ames National Laboratory

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing professional, customer-focused administrative or HR support, including responding to inquiries and routing requests accurately and efficiently.
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing documents, records, and data across multiple systems.
• Experience following established procedures and workflows consistently while managing recurring, task-based responsibilities.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee or organizational information, in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Working knowledge of HR and administrative platforms (i.e., Workday, Costpoint, Versatile RM, and Microsoft Office and Google suite).
• Experience managing shared email inboxes or queues, ensuring timely, clear, and appropriate responses.
• Prior experience in an HR, administrative, or operations support role is preferred.
• Department/Program & College Description:
• Department Unit/Website (if applicable):
• www.ameslab.gov
• 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
• List of Professional References
• 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
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
• 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 3, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• June 9, 2026
• Job Requisition Number:
• R19349
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Administrative Assistant II - Ames National Laboratory Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: This position provides essential day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Executive and Human Resources (HR) teams for the Laboratory. This role serves as a primary, first point of contact to staff, students, contributors, and visitors, delivering high-quality customer service and responding to inquiries appropriately. This role is responsible for coordinating a variety of processes, supporting budget preparation and maintaining accurate records across multiple teams while providing seamless professional level support.

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