Change Specialist I/II Job at Iowa State University
Position Title:
Change Specialist I/IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreePreferred Qualifications:
Prosci CertificationExperience with group presentations/public speaking
Experience with Change Management, Project Management, or Marketing
Experience with Workday
Job Description:
Iowa State University (ISU) is making changes…changes that will keep ISU a leader and innovator in technology, and we need you to help get campus ready for these exciting transitions .
Information Technology Services (ITS) has a RARE OPPORTUNITY to gain invaluable strategic and technical professional experience in the role of Change Specialist !
What is a Change Specialist? We are glad you asked!
- Do you consider yourself a people person ?
- Do you like to solve puzzles ?
- Do you enjoy making confusing situations easy to understand?
- Do you have a background in marketing, communications, project management, or teaching?
Then you sound like who we’re looking for!
As a Change Specialist, you’ll focus on the people side of change by:
- Creating awareness of the move to new business processes and systems
- Determining the right time and the right way to let the ISU campus know what’s happening and when it’s happening
- Helping people transition from the current way of doing things to the new way
- Tracking the numbers (metrics) related to successful use of the new processes
Examples of what you will do
- Develop and deploy surveys (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) to find out how well the move is going.
- Help determine if our plans are working…or need to be adjusted based on survey feedback.
- Talk with the people who are navigating the changes and help them shift to the new way of doing things.
If these responsibilities sound appealing, but you don’t feel confident you have all the desired or preferred skills, we still encourage you to apply. Our team is willing and able to provide training to those with the collaborative leadership work style we’re looking for.
Location, location, location…
While we’d like to have you on campus, we know the last few years have taught us we can still be productive when working remotely, so the Change Specialist position could work fully remote within the state of Iowa.
This position will be hired at one of the following levels based on experience:
- Change Specialist I (Job Profile: Program Specialist I) (PS806) – requires a bachelor’s degree
- Change Specialist II (Job Profile: Program Specialist II) (PS807) – requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.
This is a term position, ending March 31, 2025; may be eligible for renewal.
- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
- May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 31, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
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 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
- This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
Original Posting Date:
May 12, 2023Posting Close Date:
May 28, 2023Job Requisition Number:
R11798Please Note :
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