Iowa State University · 23 hours ago
Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement
Ames, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32K/yr - $32K/yrIowa State University Athletics Department is seeking an Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement to support the growth of student-athletes and alumni engagement. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote holistic development while ensuring compliance with NCAA and university policies.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
Medical and dental
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
Company
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
Founded in 1858
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.51MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
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Leadership Team
Kevin Kimle
Rastetter Chair of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
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