Assistant Director of SRM Field Experience, Sport & Recreation Management Program - Department of Health and Human Physiology
The Sport and Recreation Management (SRM) program in the Department of Health and Human Physiology is seeking a Assistant Director of SRM Field Experience.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of sport and recreation management? Join our dynamic team as the Assistant Director of SRM Field Experience! In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of guiding students through their field experience journey, helping them secure internships, and connecting them with industry leaders. You'll collaborate with faculty to create engaging experiential learning opportunities, from field trips to guest speakers. If you have a knack for networking, a talent for career counseling, and a drive to foster community, this position is perfect for you. Bring your enthusiasm and expertise to our vibrant academic environment and make a lasting impact on the next generation of sport and recreation professionals!
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, coordinate, and publicize internship and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Meet with and advise students who are searching and applying for internships.
- Register students in field experience course sections.
- Inform students about guided field experience options and coordinate with instructors on field experience supervision.
- Network with current and prospective SRM industry partners to develop and maintain relationships with sport and recreation industry professionals to support all forms of experiential learning and professional development.
- Collaborate with faculty, including providing logistical and operational support for faculty-developed experiential learning and professional development opportunities; coordinate and provide support for initiatives at various stages of development and execution.
- May develop and manage budgets as needed.
- May provide coaching and career counseling to students as needed.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
Required Qualifications
- One to three years of administrative, supervisory, and/or program management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across a variety of media and target different audiences.
- Proficiency in standard office software applications (e.g., Office 365).
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sport and Recreation management or related field.
- Experience working in the area of recruitment, internships and placement, and/or experience managing affiliation agreements with external entities.
- Experience in public speaking and/or teaching.
- Familiarity with university policies and procedures.
- Experience working with students, interns, or other early-career professionals.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25002905.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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