Position Title:Executive Assistant to the President
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and calendar management/scheduling.
Experience supporting C-suite/senior administrators in a complex organization.
Demonstrated experience managing projects.
Experience in higher education environments.
Experience with committee support, document management, and interoffice collaboration.
Job Description:
Summary
Join us at Iowa State University! The Office of the President is excited to invite candidates to apply for the Executive Assistant to the President position - a pivotal member of our team. This forward-facing role will support the 17th president of Iowa State in fostering meaningful relationships within the President's Office and help ensure smooth, open communication across the President's Cabinet and support staff. This position will serve as a main contact with the Iowa Board of Regents staff.
We're seeking someone who is collaborative, hands-on in their project management approach, and committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. Additionally, we're looking for an independent thinker with strong scheduling skills, sound judgment, and the ability to delegate effectively-someone who can prepare materials, coordinate event logistics, and bring a consistently positive mindset. Exceptional executive-level support experience, particularly in fast-paced and dynamic environments, will be essential for success in this role.
At Iowa State, you'll discover a community that truly values collaboration and innovation. We seek a colleague who is organized, resourceful, and always ready to lend a helping hand. If you enjoy finding creative solutions, maintaining confidentiality, and making others feel valued, you'll feel right at home in our office. We look forward to welcoming someone who will help make Iowa State an even more vibrant place to work and learn.
Key Responsibilities
Provide confidential executive and administrative support to the President, including managing communications, scheduling, and preparing materials for meetings, presentations, and events.
Screen and triage email and print mail, prioritize correspondence, and draft communications for the President's review and signature.
Oversee document retention and maintain records in accordance with university policies.
Plan and execute arrangements for meetings with senior leadership, committees, and special events, including those hosted for the Iowa Board of Regents.
Arrange domestic and international travel for the President.
Collaborate with university offices and external organizations to ensure seamless travel and event logistics.
Hire, train, and supervise student employees; coordinate coverage and support staff meetings.
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
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.
This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before January 1, 2026.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS810
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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf 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: December 9, 2025
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R18250
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) 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 (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-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.
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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 (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
