Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement
About The Position
The Iowa State University Athletics Department is now accepting applications for a post-graduate Associate position supporting the Student-Athlete Development and Letterwinner Engagement units. Designed similarly to a post-grad internship, this role offers meaningful exposure to the professional landscape of collegiate athletics through a progressive, hands-on learning experience. We are seeking hardworking, responsible, and motivated candidates interested in contributing to student-athlete growth and alumni engagement. The Associate will assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs that promote holistic student-athlete development and strengthen connections with Cyclone letterwinners, while operating in full compliance with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting student-athlete or student development programming.
- Experience assisting with instruction or facilitation of courses, workshops, or transition programs.
- Knowledge of the student-athlete experience.
- Experience in event coordination.
- Experience working with donors, alumni or hospitality services.
Responsibilities
- 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 and impact programming
- Support the evaluation, development, and enhancement of programs designed to increase engagement with current student-athletes
- Help foster an environment that supports the welfare, personal development, and academic success of student-athletes
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, and external partners
- Maintain accurate data to support the sustainability and growth of the athletic alumni database
- Assist with the planning and execution of reunions and events
Benefits
- paid time off leave
- full benefits package
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
