Student-Athlete Development Specialist

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Position Title:

Student-Athlete Development Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the student-athlete experience.
Experience with programming to support the student-athlete transition into and out of college (career coaching, life skills, civic responsibility, service learning).
Experience coordinating, teaching, and leading classes and/or workshops to groups.
Experience working with Canvas, Teams, Teamworks, and Canva.

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Position Title:

Student-Athlete Development Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the student-athlete experience.
Experience with programming to support the student-athlete transition into and out of college (career coaching, life skills, civic responsibility, service learning).
Experience coordinating, teaching, and leading classes and/or workshops to groups.
Experience working with Canvas, Teams, Teamworks, and Canva.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping student-athletes with life skills for the next chapter in their journey?  Do you thrive in an environment where you can collaborate, be creative, and make a meaningful impact to student-athletes?  

If so, the Athletics Department at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Student-Athlete Development Specialist (student services specialist II). The position plays a vital role in providing programming and services to student-athletes that fall within the Student-Athlete Development pillars: Connection, Character Enhancement, Civic Engagement, and Career Readiness in preparation for life after college athletics.

What you’ll do:

• Assist Director in delivering programs to student-athletes to include personal development, life skills, community service, and career exploration; evaluating effectiveness of programs; and providing a memorable experience for our student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including but not limited to student-athletes, coaches, campus, athletic alumni, donors, and local and national communities.
• Involved in the development of curriculum for the University Studies courses, co-teach those courses, and plan, organize, and lead various workshops.
• Lead or co-lead the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Stay current on best practices, trends, and research in student-development, athletics, and higher education to inform programmatic efforts.
• Responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of the department, University, Conference, and NCAA

The successful candidate must possess good programming and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders. This position requires the ability to meet with student-athletes outside regular office hours including some evening and weekend meetings/events. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student-athlete body.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

About the Athletics Department

As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history. www.cyclones.com 

Click here to learn more about the mission of the Office of Student-Athlete Development.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

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:

April 30, 2025

Posting Close Date:

May 6, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16949

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