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 receive exposure to professional aspects of collegiate athletics activities in student-athlete development in a progressive learning mode.
Assist with transitional programs, personal/identity development, and career development. Co-teach a course for incoming freshman/sophomores to support the transition to Iowa State and the student-athlete experiences. Assist with coordinating community service and inclusion programming. Maintain accurate data for sustainability of the athletic alumni database. Assist in building programs aimed to grow engagement with current student-athletes. Assist in planning and implementing reunions and special events. Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies. 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. The ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and be highly organized. 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. $28,000 annualized salary, plus overtime pay; receives paid time off; full benefits package.
Term of Appointment : July - May 2025
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
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: May 30, 2025 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS801 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 or call or Toll Free: . 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: May 6, 2024 Posting Close Date: May 12, 2024 Job Requisition Number: R14647 About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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