Hybrid Student Success and Engagement Specialist at Iowa State University
Iowa State University · Ames, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Ames
Position Title:
Student Success and Engagement SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in higher education or relatedExperience in student academic services/student affairs
Previous experience with managing learning community programming
Experience with professional development, training and budgeting
Experience utilizing Workday student systems
Job Description:
The College of Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Student Success and Engagement Specialist to support student retention, engagement, and achievement through the Learning Community Program. This role plays a vital part in fostering a sense of belonging and connection for engineering students, while providing academic support, co-curricular engagement opportunities, and guidance to student organizations.
Working closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the Student Success and Engagement Specialist will coordinate activities that promote student persistence from first year through graduation, support orientation events, and serve as an advisor for academic and student organization initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Student Success and Retention Initiatives
Collaborate on the planning, implementation, and assessment of student success and retention programs for engineering students.
Support the development and delivery of initiatives that promote academic achievement, engagement, and belonging within the Learning Community Program.
Partner with faculty, advisors, and staff to identify students who may benefit from targeted outreach and support.
Orientation Support
Assist with new student orientation activities for incoming engineering students.
Provide presentations, guidance, and resources to new students and their families.
Coordinate with departmental advisors to ensure smooth academic advising and registration processes.
Academic and Student Organization Advising
Provide advising and mentorship for students in learning communities and academic success programs.
Serve as an advisor or co-advisor to engineering-related student organizations.
Support student leaders in program planning, event coordination, and organizational development.
Engagement Programming
Develop and coordinate engagement activities that strengthen connections among students, faculty, and staff.
Assist in organizing community-building events, workshops, and leadership development opportunities.
Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities.
About the College of Engineering Learning Community Program
Iowa State’s College of Engineering Learning Community Program is one of the largest and most successful in the nation, supporting thousands of first-year and transfer students annually. Learning communities bring together small groups of students who share academic goals or interests, connecting them with faculty, peer mentors, and co-curricular experiences that strengthen retention and success. Through linked courses, study groups, social activities, and professional development, the program fosters a strong sense of community, engagement, and academic achievement.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application 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 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
