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Ames, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Chief of Staff

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a senior advisor and operational leader within our NCAA Division 1 football program supporting the Head Coach in managing the programs strategic priorities daily operations and stakeholder relationships. This role ensures alignment across staff players administration and external partners enabling the Head Coach to focus on competitive success and program vision.

Examples of what youll do

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Head Coach providing counsel on program direction priorities and decision-making

  • Represent the Head Coach in meetings with Athletics operational units university officials donors alumni and media when appropriate

  • Oversee daily operations of the football program including scheduling logistics and resource allocation

  • Supervise administrative staff and graduate assistants delegating tasks to maintain smooth program execution

  • Manage internal communication across coaching staff support staff and student-athletes to ensure clarity and efficiency

  • Work closely with HR on staffing needs searches salaries and staff contracts

  • Coordinate onboarding and professional development of football staff members

  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and reviews

  • Adhere to University Conference and NCAA policies procedures and regulations

  • Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students colleagues university community alumni media and the public

This position requires a high level of football operational knowledge excellent work ethic along with exceptional planning and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel including overnight stays for competitions.

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree.

Experience in athletic administration coaching football or football operations at a highly competitive level (post high school).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience serving as an advisor to the head coach for a highly competitive collegiate or professional football program.

Experience managing complex budgets and staff operations.

Strong understanding of NCAA Division I compliance and operations.

About ISU Athletics:

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.

Proposed Start Date:

December 8 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

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/Curriculum Vitae


If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

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:

December 8 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R18257


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position Title:Chief of StaffAppointment Type:ContractJob Description:The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a senior advisor and operational leader within our NCAA Division 1 football program supporting the Head Coach in managing the programs strategi...
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