Linda Edson
Program Assistant II
2133 Sweeney Hall
515 294-1660
lkedson
iastate.edu
Job Description
Hello! I'm a Program Assistant in the CBE Department. I've been working here since 1983 providing technical typing support (complex class work, exams, forms, manuscripts, journal articles, nominations, and book chapters). I enjoy developing/maintaining databases and keeping the department's web pages and intranet site up to date. I handle all departmental publications, building renovations, facilities issues, large event coordination and many other tasks.
Work Experience
2006 - Present Program Assistant II, Chemical & Biological Engineering, ISU, Ames, IA.
2002 - 2006 Clerk IV, Chemical & Biological Engineering, ISU, Ames, IA.
1983 - 2002 Clerk Typist III, Chemical Engineering, ISU, Ames, IA
1979 - 1983 Clerk Typist III, Ames Laboratory, ISU, Ames, IA
1977 - 1979 Clerk Typist III, Ames Laboratory Research Reactor, ISU, Ames, IA
1971 - 1977 Stenographer II, Ames Laboratory Personnel Office, ISU, Ames, IA
1970 - 1971 Typist Clerk, Ames Laboratory, ISU, Ames, IA
Department Activities
Faculty Staff Portfolio System Implementation, 2005 - present
COE Seamless Web Initiative (TYPO3), 2005 - 2006
Staff Liaison, Honors & Awards Committee, 2003 - 2006
Safety Committee, 1996 - present
Cyber Infrastructure Committee, 1997 - present
United Way Representative, 1997, 2005
Honors & Awards
Outstanding Performance, Departmental Web/CMS Project, November 16, 2006
Certificate of Appreciation, 14th Larson Workshop, October 9, 2006
Unsung Heroine Award, Phi Kappa Phi, July 2005
College Profile - College of Engineering website, September 2004
Dean's Staff Excellence Award, August 2001
