Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement

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Position Title:

Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the student-athlete experience.
Experience working with programs to support a successful transition into and out of college.
Experience presenting to groups.
Experience working with donors, alumni or hospitality services.

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Position Title:

Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the student-athlete experience.
Experience working with programs to support a successful transition into and out of college.
Experience presenting to groups.
Experience working with donors, alumni or hospitality services.

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking hard working, responsible, motivated candidates for an entry-level, post-graduate associate position supporting the Student-Athlete Development and Letterwinners Engagement units.  This position will provide exposure to professional aspects of collegiate athletics activities in student-athlete development in a progressive learning mode.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the daily operations, programming and initiatives that fall within the Student-Athlete Development pillars: Connection, Character Enhancement, Civic Engagement, and Career Readiness
• Co-teach a course for incoming freshman to support the transition to Iowa State and the student-athlete experience
• Assist with coordinating community service activities
• Assist in evaluating and building programs aimed to grow engagement with current student-athletes
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare, personal development, and academic success of the student-athletes
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, and the public
• Maintain accurate data for sustainability of the athletic alumni database
• Assist in planning and implementing reunions and special events
• Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies

The ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, be highly organized, and comfortable presenting/teaching. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. This position works primarily daytime office hours but requires the ability to work at assigned evening and weekend events.

Position Details : Structured similar to a post-grad internship. $14-$15/hour plus overtime pay; receives paid time off; full benefits package.

Term of Appointment :  July 2025 - June 2026

Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision

• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode

• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained

• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate

• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity

• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS802

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
2) Cover Letter

3) Contact information for 3 professional references

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

Original Posting Date:

March 10, 2025

Posting Close Date:

March 27, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16573

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