Science Bound Program Specialist II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Special Required Qualifications
Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading, advising, and mentoring students to increase their academic success and awareness of agriculture, science, technology, engineering, and math or education (AgSTEM) and education fields
Experience presenting to small and large groups of people
Experience developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach events  
Experience with K-12 classroom teaching
Experience working in higher education

Job Description:

Summary

Science Bound, in the School of Education and College of Health and Human Sciences, seeks applicants for a Program Specialist II.

Science Bound is Iowa State's premier pre-college through college program for increasing the number of Iowa youth who pursue careers in Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (ASTEM) and education.

The program currently serves more than 500 students and their families in four Iowa school districts (Denison, Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Osceola) and more than 160 students on the Iowa State campus. 

The Program Specialist develops, promotes, coordinates, and delivers program services and activities across program districts. They will serve as the lead and/or co-lead for 1-2 districts and work in collaboration with Science Bound staff and teachers to support students and families.

This position will be based in Ames but will require travel to their district(s) an average of once per week during the evening as well as occasional Saturday programming hosted on campus, in-district, or virtually. During the summer, they will co-lead 1-2 ASTEM residential programs.

Example of Duties
• Ensures 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, 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.
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:
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 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 • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
February 2, 2026

Posting Close Date:
February 9, 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R18556