Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Services

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Job Description:

Are you looking for a role where your leadership and creativity directly elevate student‑athlete academic success? Iowa State University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Services to help shape the academic journey of Cyclone student‑athletes. In this pivotal position, you’ll serve on leadership team, supervise a small team of academic coordinators, lead football academics and collaborate with campus partners to support student success.

What You’ll Do

• Serve on academic leadership team providing recommendations, planning, and problem solving.
• Oversee academic support services provided to football student-athletes and provide strategic leadership for program.
• Supervise, assist with searches, performance manage, schedule, mentor and train a small team of full-time academic support staff.
• Coordinate the academic functions and counseling for football and other Olympic sports which will include complex, high-profile and high-risk student-athletes.
• Responsible for academic monitoring and must be proactive in identifying potential academic issues including eligibility concerns.
• Represent AAS in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in high profile sports. Discusses the philosophy, vision, goals, expectations and support provided by the AAS academic support program and the university.
• Coordinate various academic projects including acting as primary point of contact for student-athlete orientation and liaison to graduate school.
• Commitment to adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong foundation in athletics academic support, uphold high standards of academic integrity, and exhibit effective leadership abilities. They should possess strong communication skills, work collaboratively with colleagues and students, and maintain strict confidentiality. A commitment to multiculturalism and to supporting a diverse student population is essential. This role also requires flexibility and the ability to work outside normal business hours to meet student needs.

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 leading football academic support within a division 1 athletics academic services office
• Proficiency in providing academic support plans to high‑risk collegiate student‑athletes
• Experience supervising full-time professional staff
• Degree in a related field such as education, counseling or English

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. 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

• Contact information for 3 references (preferred)

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

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS809

Original Posting Date:

May 22, 2026

Posting Close Date:

June 1, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19292

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.