<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Part-Time Career Program Specialist I</p> <p>Job Group:</p> <p>Professional & Scientific</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Experience with mass communication</p> <p>Ability to promote and clearly explain products and services</p> <p>Proven success in developing and maintaining professional partnerships</p> <p>Skilled in supporting a varied customer base</p> <p>High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detailn</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Career Services office is seeking candidates for the position of Career Program Specialist I for a part-time (20 hours per week) role. This position will lead the daily communication and outreach efforts of the office to increase engagement with CHHS students and with current and prospective employers recruiting CHHS students and alumni. The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication and time management skills.</p> <p>The CHHS Career Services office supports both students and employers by providing students with resources and guidance for career development, while building relationships with employers to facilitate recruitment and engagement opportunities.</p> <p>This position includes Iowa State University benefits.</p> <p>Example of Duties</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead the daily communication and outreach efforts of the office</p> </li><li> <p>Promote office services, resources, and events to CHHS students</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate information about recruiting services and opportunities to current and prospective employers</p> </li><li> <p>Identify and develop professional partnerships with potential new employers</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate and administer recruiting activities via CyHire (12twenty) online career management system</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with coordination of student and employer events, including day-of staffing</p> </li><li> <p>Manage records and analyze data to make informed decisions</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a liaison to CHHS Communications office</p> </li></ul> <p>Level Guidelines</p> <ul> <li>Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision </li><li>Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode </li><li>Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope </li><li>Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained </li><li>Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate </li><li>May lead projects of limited scope and complexity </li><li>May provide guidance to students </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>12 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Part time</p> <p>Pay Grade:</p> <p>PS806</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 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. Why Choose ISU? 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.</p> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>March 2, 2026</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>March 16, 2026</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R18652</p>