Military-Affiliated Student Services Specialist

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.

What You'll Do:

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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:

The Military-Affiliated Student Center provides academic support, transition assistance, and advocacy for students who are Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, ROTC cadets, Reservists, National Guard, Dependents, and military-connected students. For more information, please visit Military-Affiliated Student Center website.

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, or call  or Toll Free:

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

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. , email eooffice.

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.