Assistant Director of Football Operations

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Football Operations

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking an entry-level Assistant Director of Football Operations. This position will play an important role in supporting the daily functions of the Division I football program, ensuring that coaches, staff, and student-athletes have the resources and operational support needed to compete at a championship level.

What you'll do

• Support the Chief of Staff with day-to-day program operations and internal communication across the football department.

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Football Operations

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking an entry-level Assistant Director of Football Operations. This position will play an important role in supporting the daily functions of the Division I football program, ensuring that coaches, staff, and student-athletes have the resources and operational support needed to compete at a championship level.

What you'll do

• Support the Chief of Staff with day-to-day program operations and internal communication across the football department.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of team travel, including transportation, lodging, meals, itineraries, and on-site logistics.

• Maintain and update team schedules, calendars, and Teamworks data for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

• Serve as a liaison between the football program and departmental partners, including the academic services office and compliance staff.

• Coordinate and help execute program events.

• Assist with official and unofficial recruiting visits, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for prospective student-athletes and their families.

• Provide onboarding and transition support for incoming student-athletes.

• Contribute to a and enhance a competitive student-athlete experience.

• Foster an environment that supports the well-being, academic success, and personal development of student-athletes.

• Responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of the department, University, Big 12 Conference and NCAA.

Ideal candidates will have a career interest in football operations or administration rather than coaching. Possess strong organizational, time management, decision making, problem solving and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body and staff. This position works non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel with the team.

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.

Directly related experience in athletics administration or administrative support, or sports operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing administrative or operational support for an FBS football program.

Experience working with Teamworks.

Experience coordinating athletics special events.

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 

Proposed Start Date:

March 2, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

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 3 professional references

3) Cover letter (optional)

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.

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 12, 2026

Posting Close Date:

February 18, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18623

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