Agricultural Assistant I - Field Crops

Position Title:

Agricultural Assistant I - Field Crops

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with farming and farm equipment.
Experience working with plants.
Experience working with spreadsheets and database entry.

Job Description:

This position will assist with all field activities to completed small-plot research. This will include all the steps prior to planting (securing seed, treating seed, packaging seed), field prep prior to planting, planting, maintaining plots during the season, making an in-season applications of fungicides, and harvest. This position will also help with data collection and helping manage undergraduate hourlies. During the winter months, this position will help with greenhouse and growth chamber experiments and maintenance on farm equipment.

This is a 3-year term position with opportunity for renewal.

Level Guidelines

• Entry level position acquiring job skills and learning standard operating procedures and policies to complete tasks
• Works under relatively close supervision and receives guidance on new work assignments
• Works on assignments which are routine in nature requiring limited judgment
• Refers difficult or less routine issues to supervisor or higher-level staff for assistance
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

August 13, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS804

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 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:

July 17, 2023

Posting Close Date:

July 24, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R12362