Associate for Athletics Academic Services

Position Title:

Associate for Athletics Academic Services

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an academic support program in higher education.
Experience working directly in collegiate athletics with NCAA academic rules.
Degree in related field such as education, counseling, or English.

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a post‑graduate Associate position supporting our Academic Services program. Designed similarly to a post‑grad internship, this role offers meaningful exposure to the professional landscape of collegiate athletics through a full-time, progressive, hands‑on learning experience.

 

We are seeking hardworking, responsible, and motivated candidates interested in contributing to student‑athlete’s academic journey. The Associate will assist in various phases the of collegiate athletics academic services program, while operating in full compliance with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.

What you’ll do:

• Schedule academic support sessions, ensuring students receive timely access to needed resources.

• Identify and evaluate the academic needs of at‑risk students to inform appropriate support plans

• Compile and maintain accurate progress reports to track student performance and engagement

• Participate in regular meetings with academic coordinators, students and coaches to review goals, progress, challenges, and next steps

• Monitor student academic standing and flag concerns to the appropriate staff for follow‑up

• Assist with academic projects as assigned

• Help foster an environment that supports the welfare, personal development, and academic success of student-athletes  

The successful candidate must possess high academic integrity, effective communication and multi-tasking skills, ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality, and be highly organized. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. This position requires the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Position Details 

One year term:  June 2026 - May 2027 

Hourly pay plus overtime eligible (approximately $32,000 annualized base salary); receives paid time off leave; full benefits package. 

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

 

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 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. www.cyclones.com 

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 31, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS802

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) Contact information for references

3) Cover letter (optional)

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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:

February 23, 2026

Posting Close Date:

March 1, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18699