Student Engagement Specialist - University Honors Program

Position Title:

Student Engagement Specialist -

University Honors Program Job Group:

Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field Experience working with undergraduate programming Experience advising student groups Strong program management skills Strong presentation skills

Job Description:

Summary The University Honors Program under the Senior Vice President and Provost at Iowa State University is seeking a Student Engagement Specialist. This position provides individualized student mentoring and coaching to help students navigate their University Honors Program curriculum requirements and develop and implement extra and co-curricular programming. The University Honors Program brings together some of Iowa State University's brightest and most motivated students to take advantage of both intellectual and social opportunities. Honors scholars gain early exposure to research and leadership as well as benefit from creating an individualized educational path adding breadth and depth to their academic experience. The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: using the EAB Navigate software platform to create outreach campaigns to Honors students conducting individual and small group academic coaching meetings with Honors students advising the Honors Student Board and First-Year Honors Program Peer Advisor Group developing and facilitating programming to support the Honors community. This position will also support the recruitment of first-year, current, and transfer students into the University Honors Program. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of the University Honors Program, this position will be responsible for the management of the First-Year Honors Program Learning Community, which includes facilitating summer Orientation; coordinating the first-year honors seminar; and co-teaching the second-year leadership class. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess good time management skills, exhibit the ability to work independently with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn, and have experience fostering community within an ungraduated program. The incumbent will need strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively via multiple modalities to a variety of groups including undergraduates, campus partners, and members of the Honors Program team. This position requires a flexible schedule as some nights and weekends will be necessary. 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. 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

Appointment Type:

Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12

Month Work Period Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

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: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please Note:

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by April 19, 2026. 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

Original Posting Date:

March 30, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R18785 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. 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. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or

Toll-Free:

(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. 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.