Graduate Student Services Specialist II

Graduate Student Services Specialist II page is loaded## Graduate Student Services Specialist II locations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18146##

Position Title:

Graduate Student Services Specialist II## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience##

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills  Proficient in Workday  

Experience with student graduate programs  Experience in electronic record keeping##

Job Description:

** Summary
* * The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) is seeking a qualified Graduate Student Services Specialist II to provide graduate student services and admissions support for current and potential graduate students. The GSSS will oversee three graduate programs, Food Science and Technology, Nutritional Sciences, and the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Neuroscience. Working collaboratively with the Directors of Graduate Education for these programs, the GSSS will assist with recruitment, address student inquiries about the programs, enroll and manage stipend/tuition payments for accepted students, and track progress of ongoing students.

The GSSS will be expected to be knowledgeable of the requirements, policies and procedures for each program and those of the Graduate College. Maintaining updated handbooks and websites, and coordinating orientation meetings is expected. Collaboration is expected with faculty across multiple departments and colleges. In addition to supporting the graduate programs, the GSSS will support student services activities for the FSHN department, including support for the student services office providing, providing reports, overseeing the scholarship process, and general office work as assigned.

The GSSS will be part of the FSHN staff that works collaboratively to support the faculty in three buildings on campus (Mac Kay Hall, Food Science, and the Human Nutritional Sciences Building), and is expected to contribute to departmental activities, events and programs.
** Example of Duties
*** Counsel and advise prospective students on how to apply for graduate program admission.
* Support and assist faculty and current students with a wide range of issues, including stipend and tuition funding and scholarships, and meeting program and university policies and deadlines.
* Meet with students on a variety of student issues and refer students to other resources as needed.
* Support the student services office (in Mac Kay Hall) and oversee projects as assigned.
* Collaborate with office staff in FSHN and provide assistance with departmental programs, events and activities
** Level Guidelines*
* • Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals  
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues  
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems  
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests  
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff  
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity.  
• Provides guidance to students
* 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.*## Appointment Type:

Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Pay Grade:

PS807## Application Instructions:

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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…