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This position plays a critical role in advancing Iowa State University's expanding micro-credential initiative by supporting the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of non-credit and credit-bearing micro-credentials and digital badges. This position serves as a central resource for faculty, staff, and program partners, coordinating project workflows, managing digital credential operations through the Accredible platform, supporting communications and outreach efforts, and maintaining program data and reporting processes.\nThe successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across the university to facilitate micro-credential development and approval processes, administer digital credentials, create and maintain program resources and training materials, support marketing and promotional initiatives, and analyze program metrics to inform decision-making and program enhancement. This position requires strong organizational, communication, project coordination, and technology management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Some key responsibilities include:\nCoordinate micro-credential proposals, development projects, approvals, revisions, and implementation activities.\nAdminister and maintain the university's digital credentialing platform, including digital badge and micro-credential issuance.\nPartner with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders to support program development and operations.\nCreate and maintain program communications, training resources, web content, and outreach materials.\nConduct workforce and industry research to inform micro-credential development and alignment with in-demand skills.\nTrack, analyze, and report program performance data, learner engagement, and credential outcomes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies.\nRepresent the micro-credential program through presentations, workshops, meetings, and various outreach activities.\nThe ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and highly organized professional who enjoys managing projects, supporting technology-enabled initiatives, working collaboratively with various stakeholders, and leveraging data to drive continuous improvement. They are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while providing exceptional service and support in a dynamic higher education environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with project management and workflow tools to coordinate processes\nExperience with developing promotional materials or other program communications using Adobe Creative Suite\nUnderstanding of workforce development, skills-based hiring, labor market research and trends\nFamiliarity with Micro-credentialing and digital badging\nPrevious experience working in a higher education setting\nFor more information about Micro-Credentials and what we do, please visit: Micro-Credentials - CELT\nThis is 2-year fixed term position. Potential renewal contingent on future funding.\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.\nApplication Instructions:\nTo apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:\nResume/Curriculum Vitae\nLetter of Application/Cover Letter\nApplications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 8, 2026.\nWhy Choose Iowa State University?\nIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:\nRetirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans\nGenerous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans\nOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)\nLife insurance and long-term disability\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nVarious voluntary benefits and discounts\nEmployee Assistance Program\nWellbeing program\nIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email , or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.\nAppointment Type:\nRegular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:\nJanuary 3, 2029Number of Months Employed Per Year:\n12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:\nFull timePay Grade:\nPS807Original Posting Date:\nOctober 26, 2026Posting Close Date:\nJob Requisition Number:\nR20079Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email .\nGeneral ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. 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