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Iowa City - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Athletics Insurance Specialist/ Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a Win. Graduate. Do It Right. philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics please click here.

Responsibilities: The Athletics Insurance Specialist/Athletic Trainer is responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Athletics department student-athlete medical insurance program including medical data billing claims communications record keeping planning coordination etc. The position will also provide Athletic Training health care services to University of Iowa certified eligible spirit squad and dance team members.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten nationally ranked research university with 30000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools safe comfortable neighborhoods affordable housing a highly educated population and numerous cultural recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to Working at Iowa to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or masters degree (or international equivalent) in athletic training or related field;
  • One year certified athletic training experience;
  • Board of Certification (BOC) in athletic training;
  • Iowa Athletic Trainer license upon commencement;
  • Current CPR-P or ALS certification;
  • Working knowledge of and ability to:
    • Utilize basic office support software (similar to Microsoft Office 365).
    • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in athletic training or related field;
  • Experience with medical insurance program administration;
  • Experience working with electronic injury surveillance and medical records programs;
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
  • Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process: Visit our website at and search for keywords Insurance Specialist. Only applications submitted at will be accepted.

  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
  • Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
  • Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
  • Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
  • As a part of the University of Iowas review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the Universitys Policy on Human Rights as well as state and federal law.
  • For questions or additional information please contact athletics .
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