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Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with ISU Extension & Outreach programming and staffing Field Specialists.
Experience counseling preventure/entrepreneurs and existing business owners.
Experience with Rural agricultural problems and issues in Iowa.
Experience working with Federal Grants and Grant Compliance.
Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing programs and related instructional materials and personal training.
Experience advising, mentoring or working with entrepreneurs and small business owners in a agricultural environment.
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Description:
Job Description
The State of Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in Ames, Iowa is currently taking applications for a part-time Program Specialist III to act as Agricultural Innovation Specialist. This position will be based out of Carroll.
Example of Duties
• Meets with entrepreneurs and small business owners for counseling.
• Manages a program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the objectives of the university.
• Plans, monitors, and manages an internal or external project from initiation through completion.
• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, and staffing for assigned program.
• Monitors and manages budget and ensures that the program meets the overall objectives of the university.
• Develops public relations initiatives, training workshops, seminars, surveys, or other activities to promote the program and carry out its objectives.
• Acts as a representative of the program.
• Participates in project management.
• May secure external funding as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Part time
Pay Grade:
PS809
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
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:
January 20, 2024
Posting Close Date:
January 26, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R13834
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