Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement

Position Title:

Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

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.   

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is now accepting applications for a post‑graduate Associate position supporting the Student‑Athlete Development and Letterwinner Engagement units. Designed similarly to a post‑grad internship, this role offers meaningful exposure to the professional landscape of collegiate athletics through a progressive, hands‑on learning experience.

We are seeking hardworking, responsible, and motivated candidates interested in contributing to student‑athlete growth and alumni engagement. The Associate will assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs that promote holistic student‑athlete development and strengthen connections with Cyclone letterwinners, while operating in full compliance with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies.

 What you’ll do 

• 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

 

 

Position Details 

One year term:  July 2026 - June 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:

June 30, 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) Cover Letter

3) Contact information for 3 professional references

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 8, 2026

Posting Close Date:

February 22, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18571