Student-Athlete Development Specialist
Student-Athlete Development Specialist
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Job Description
Position Title:
StudentAthlete Development SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the studentathlete experience.Experience with programming to support the studentathlete 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 studentathletes 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 studentathletes
If so the Athletics Department at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a StudentAthlete Development Specialist (student services specialist II). The position plays a vital role in providing programming and services to studentathletes that fall within the StudentAthlete Development pillars: Connection Character Enhancement Civic Engagement and Career Readiness in preparation for life after college athletics.
What youll do:
- Assist Director in delivering programs to studentathletes to include personal development life skills community service and career exploration; evaluating effectiveness of programs; and providing a memorable experience for our studentathletes.
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including but not limited to studentathletes coaches campus athletic alumni donors and local and national communities.
- Involved in the development of curriculum forthe University Studies courses coteach those courses and plan organize andlead various workshops.
- Lead or colead the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
- Stay current on best practices trends and research in studentdevelopment athletics and higher education to inform programmatic efforts.
- Responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of the department University Conference andNCAA
The successful candidate must possess good programming and problemsolving skills strong communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders. This position requires the ability to meet with studentathletes outside regular office hours including some evening and weekend meetings/events. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse studentathlete body.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
Intermediatelevel 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 lowerlevel 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 studentathletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated fulltime 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 studentathletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State studentathletes have produced 10consecutive years of recordsetting 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.
Click here to learn more about the mission of the Office of StudentAthlete Development.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application 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 callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program.
Original Posting Date:
April 30 2025Posting Close Date:
May 6 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16949Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
