About this role
Position Title: Associate for Student-Athlete Development & Letterwinner Engagement
Job Group: Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
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
Term Appointment: July 2026 - May 2027 Hourly pay rate is $15.45 plus overtime eligible; receives paid time off leave; full benefits package. 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.
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. 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
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:
• Resume • Cover Letter • Phone number for 3 professional references
Why Choose Iowa State University? 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
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
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
Original Posting Date: June 30, 2026
Posting Close Date: July 6, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R19535
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.