Change Specialist

Change Specialist

Locations: Remote - Iowa

Time type: Full time

Position Title: Change Specialist

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Prosci Certification
Experience 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.
Example of Duties
• 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, 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.

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

This is a term position, ending December 31, 2026; may be eligible for renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

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.

Job Requisition Number: R16921