Assistant to the Senior Associate Athletics Director – SAAS

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The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant to the Senior Associate AD, Student Athlete Academic Services. This is a 50% time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant to the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) is responsible for the management, organization, and coordination of all support activities related to the office of Student-Athlete Academic Services. This will be a 50%-time position with a work schedule of in-office/on-site 8:00 a.m. to Noon, Monday through Friday.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (typically 6 months to 1 year) providing office management and basic administrative support to professional staff, including scheduling and preparing correspondences while independently prioritizing and managing other processes and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing excellent frontline customer service.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  
  • Effectively use office support software, (such as Microsoft Office, InDesign, SiteNow, Illustrator, etc.) to generate reports, merge information with correspondence, design publications and update websites (please specify software used);

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant to the Senior Associate AD, Student Athlete Academic Services. This is a 50% time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant to the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) is responsible for the management, organization, and coordination of all support activities related to the office of Student-Athlete Academic Services. This will be a 50%-time position with a work schedule of in-office/on-site 8:00 a.m. to Noon, Monday through Friday.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (typically 6 months to 1 year) providing office management and basic administrative support to professional staff, including scheduling and preparing correspondences while independently prioritizing and managing other processes and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing excellent frontline customer service.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  
  • Effectively use office support software, (such as Microsoft Office, InDesign, SiteNow, Illustrator, etc.) to generate reports, merge information with correspondence, design publications and update websites (please specify software used);
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in a collegiate educational services unit that provides programs and services to students.

• Demonstrated experience and ability to:

  • Manage sensitive data and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Utilize student management database systems such as ACS/Front Rush, MAUI, Team Works and Grades First (specify systems used).

• Experience recruiting, interviewing and hiring part-time employees.

Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Assistant to Senior Associate AD”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu.

About Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Admin Services Coordinator
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 2B
• Starting Salary Minimum: 20,238.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: 26,983.00

Contact Information

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Suzanne Hilleman
• Contact Email: suzanne-hilleman@uiowa.edu

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