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Executive Director of University Data and Institutional Research - 998643	Iowa
The Executive Director of University Data and Institutional Research provides institutional leadership for data strategy, governance, institutional research, and academic innovation at Drake University. This role is responsible for establishing and executing a university-wide data and analytics vision/strategy, establishing an institutionally-shared framework and language for using data effectively, collaborating with Information Technology Services to establish and maintain standards for data sources, systems, and tools, and assisting the Provost in assessing and implementing opportunities for innovation across the academic division.
Human Resources Assistant - 997798	Iowa
Drake University seeks a proactive, customer-focused professional to serve as an HR Generalist. This role is the front-line representative of the Human Resources team, providing exceptional service to employees, prospective hires, and campus partners. The HR Generalist supports a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, student employment, and HR operations. This position ensures timely and accurate handling of inquiries, assists with employee lifecycle processes, and serves as a key point of contact for job applicants and hiring managers. The HR Generalist plays a vital role in maintaining smooth HR workflows, upholding confidentiality, and supporting process consistency across the department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality service in support of the university’s mission.
Assistant Rowing Coach - 999112	Iowa
Drake University Athletics is seeking candidates for a Second Assistant Rowing Coach. Responsibilities will include coaching team members in principles and techniques of the sport. In addition, the position will have opportunities in recruiting student-athletes to Drake Rowing. The assistant coach will assist in organizing and conducting competition regattas. The position will work with administrative coordination of the program. Along with entire coaching staff, enforce safety rules and regulations.
Teacher-9 Month (Wonder Years) - 998214	Iowa
This position is responsible for leading children ages 3-5 and a teacher associate in daily classroom activities. The lead teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice.
Teacher-10 month (Indianola) - 999680	Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in our Knoxville classroom. The classroom is located in Indianola, Iowa. This position leads daily classroom activities by developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social-emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start teachers partners with a teacher associate to meet the educational, nutritional, and hygiene needs of children in the classroom.
12 month Teacher Associate Sub - 998209	Iowa
We are hiring associates excited to join a team of dedicated, supportive staff who take pride in serving the community's families. Prepared to travel to multiple sites across a 6-county service area with the benefit of mileage reimbursement and paid time for travel. Flexibility for adjusting to different classroom settings. The ideal candidate will enjoy participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and practice. The role consists of light cooking, working directly with children, and occasional home visits for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. This is a role that requires travel to more than one classroom site.
Astrophysics, Adjunct	Iowa
Drake University is excited to launch a search for an adjunct instructor of astrophysics to teach during the Spring 2027 semester in the Department of Chemistry and Physics. We invite applications for an adjunct instructor position in astrophysics. The successful candidate will teach upper-division coursework in astrophysics and must hold a graduate degree in astrophysics, astronomy, or a closely related field. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
Asst Softball Coach, 10 month - 889908	Iowa
Drake Athletics is seeking an individual to serve as an assistant coach (10-month) of the softball program. This includes assisting with recruiting, practice sessions, game preparation and serving as a point of contact with all stakeholders. A focused area of responsibility will be development of skills of the pitching staff. Incumbent must be dedicated to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes and promote the mission and values of Drake University and Drake Athletics.
Assistant Volleyball Coach (Monthly Stipend)	Iowa
Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. · Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. · Ability to build rapport and students, coaches and staff. · Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching. · Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance. · Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.
Director of Athletics Leadership Annual Giving	Iowa	26 Aug 2026
Drake University is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and results-driven professional to serve as the Director of Athletics Leadership Annual Giving and a key member of the Athletics Development team.
Duty Engineer - 999892	Iowa
The Duty Engineer will troubleshoot, diagnose, make minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, generally after regular business hours. Working under minimal supervision, this position will answer and address duty calls from Public Safety, perform regular rounds of building mechanical rooms, investigate potential issues, adjust building automation system which serves HVAC equipment, inspects and performs regular preventative maintenance across campus. This position will also assist with the seasonal changeover from cooling to heating and vice versa. The duty engineer will provide excellent customer service and follow all safety, department, and university policies.
Lesson Instructor, Piano - DUCSOM	Iowa
DUCSOM seeks candidate to fill part-time positions teaching non-credit piano lessons to students of all ages and levels. This is a part-time position starting as soon as possible, likely less than 15 hours per week.
Associate Director of Development Communications - 998470	Iowa
Associate Director of Development Communications will work closely with the Director of Donor Engagement, Director of Development, Major Gift Officers, and the VP for University Advancement to identify, engage & solicit foundations and corporations in support of the priorities of the University.
Teacher Associate (Merle Hay) 2 openings	Iowa
This position is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and practice for preschool-aged children. The role consists of light cooking, working directly with children, and occasional home visits for Head Start Programs. This position is located at our Merle Hay location. We are searching for 2 positions for this location.
Electronic Records Specialist	Iowa
Primarily responsible for ongoing accession, processing, description, and preservation of electronic records within Drake University Archives and Special Collections. General responsibilities will include leading the development an electronic records policy, processing and preserving born-digital archival collections, and outreach to campus departments for the acquisition of vital University records.
Visiting Professor of Law & Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic - PROF52	Iowa
Drake Law School has a strong tradition of community engagement and practical legal education. Founded in 1971, the Drake Legal Clinic is a cornerstone of our mission to prepare students to become ethical, skilled advocates. Drake University Law School sustains a vibrant intellectual culture, and Des Moines has been recognized as one of the top ten Best Places to Live (US News) and Best Places for Business and Careers (Forbes), with a robust and growing economy (Wall Street Journal). The Law School features innovative and nationally recognized programs in agricultural law, constitutional law, legal writing, and practical training.
Assistant Football Coach (Monthly Stipend) - 888125	Iowa
Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Skills Needed: • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. • Ability to build rapport and students, coaches and staff. • Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching. • Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance. • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.
Drake Public Safety Officer - 999174	Iowa
The mission of Drake Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Drake Public Safety strives to achieve this mission through a community friendly approach that enhances safety through the visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols, 24-hour accessibility, positive conflict resolution, and crime prevention and awareness programs. Drake Public Safety collaborates with local law enforcement and community organizations in fulfilling its mission. In addition to their role in keeping the campus community safe, Drake Public Safety officers also are trained to assist in medical emergencies and have access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.
Head Start Teacher (9 mos) Knoxville	Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in our Knoxville classroom. the classroom is located in Knoxville. This position leads daily activities in the classroom through developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start Teachers partner with a teacher associate to fulfill educational, nutritional and hygienic needs of children while they are in the classroom.
United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Analytics (Teaching in China)	Iowa
QU – Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China, invites applications for multiple faculty positions to start Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The QU-Drake United College is collaborative initiative between Drake University and Qingdao University that allows undergraduate students to earn both a Qingdao University Degree and a Drake University Degree through a jointly developed curriculum taught in Qingdao. The dual degree programs, offered in Biology and Data Analytics, enable students to complete four years of full-time study in Qingdao University. Students take six credits of ESL/Public Speaking over two semesters. Qingdao University is located in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Qingdao has been ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

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Executive Director of University Data and Institutional Research - 998643	Iowa
The Executive Director of University Data and Institutional Research provides institutional leadership for data strategy, governance, institutional research, and academic innovation at Drake University. This role is responsible for establishing and executing a university-wide data and analytics vision/strategy, establishing an institutionally-shared framework and language for using data effectively, collaborating with Information Technology Services to establish and maintain standards for data sources, systems, and tools, and assisting the Provost in assessing and implementing opportunities for innovation across the academic division.
Human Resources Assistant - 997798	Iowa
Drake University seeks a proactive, customer-focused professional to serve as an HR Generalist. This role is the front-line representative of the Human Resources team, providing exceptional service to employees, prospective hires, and campus partners. The HR Generalist supports a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, student employment, and HR operations. This position ensures timely and accurate handling of inquiries, assists with employee lifecycle processes, and serves as a key point of contact for job applicants and hiring managers. The HR Generalist plays a vital role in maintaining smooth HR workflows, upholding confidentiality, and supporting process consistency across the department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality service in support of the university’s mission.
Assistant Rowing Coach - 999112	Iowa
Drake University Athletics is seeking candidates for a Second Assistant Rowing Coach. Responsibilities will include coaching team members in principles and techniques of the sport. In addition, the position will have opportunities in recruiting student-athletes to Drake Rowing. The assistant coach will assist in organizing and conducting competition regattas. The position will work with administrative coordination of the program. Along with entire coaching staff, enforce safety rules and regulations.
Teacher-9 Month (Wonder Years) - 998214	Iowa
This position is responsible for leading children ages 3-5 and a teacher associate in daily classroom activities. The lead teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice.
Teacher-10 month (Indianola) - 999680	Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in our Knoxville classroom. The classroom is located in Indianola, Iowa. This position leads daily classroom activities by developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social-emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start teachers partners with a teacher associate to meet the educational, nutritional, and hygiene needs of children in the classroom.
12 month Teacher Associate Sub - 998209	Iowa
We are hiring associates excited to join a team of dedicated, supportive staff who take pride in serving the community's families. Prepared to travel to multiple sites across a 6-county service area with the benefit of mileage reimbursement and paid time for travel. Flexibility for adjusting to different classroom settings. The ideal candidate will enjoy participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and practice. The role consists of light cooking, working directly with children, and occasional home visits for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. This is a role that requires travel to more than one classroom site.
Astrophysics, Adjunct	Iowa
Drake University is excited to launch a search for an adjunct instructor of astrophysics to teach during the Spring 2027 semester in the Department of Chemistry and Physics. We invite applications for an adjunct instructor position in astrophysics. The successful candidate will teach upper-division coursework in astrophysics and must hold a graduate degree in astrophysics, astronomy, or a closely related field. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
Asst Softball Coach, 10 month - 889908	Iowa
Drake Athletics is seeking an individual to serve as an assistant coach (10-month) of the softball program. This includes assisting with recruiting, practice sessions, game preparation and serving as a point of contact with all stakeholders. A focused area of responsibility will be development of skills of the pitching staff. Incumbent must be dedicated to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes and promote the mission and values of Drake University and Drake Athletics.
Assistant Volleyball Coach (Monthly Stipend)	Iowa
Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. · Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. · Ability to build rapport and students, coaches and staff. · Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching. · Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance. · Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.
Director of Athletics Leadership Annual Giving	Iowa	26 Aug 2026
Drake University is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and results-driven professional to serve as the Director of Athletics Leadership Annual Giving and a key member of the Athletics Development team.
Duty Engineer - 999892	Iowa
The Duty Engineer will troubleshoot, diagnose, make minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, generally after regular business hours. Working under minimal supervision, this position will answer and address duty calls from Public Safety, perform regular rounds of building mechanical rooms, investigate potential issues, adjust building automation system which serves HVAC equipment, inspects and performs regular preventative maintenance across campus. This position will also assist with the seasonal changeover from cooling to heating and vice versa. The duty engineer will provide excellent customer service and follow all safety, department, and university policies.
Lesson Instructor, Piano - DUCSOM	Iowa
DUCSOM seeks candidate to fill part-time positions teaching non-credit piano lessons to students of all ages and levels. This is a part-time position starting as soon as possible, likely less than 15 hours per week.
Associate Director of Development Communications - 998470	Iowa
Associate Director of Development Communications will work closely with the Director of Donor Engagement, Director of Development, Major Gift Officers, and the VP for University Advancement to identify, engage & solicit foundations and corporations in support of the priorities of the University.
Teacher Associate (Merle Hay) 2 openings	Iowa
This position is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and practice for preschool-aged children. The role consists of light cooking, working directly with children, and occasional home visits for Head Start Programs. This position is located at our Merle Hay location. We are searching for 2 positions for this location.
Electronic Records Specialist	Iowa
Primarily responsible for ongoing accession, processing, description, and preservation of electronic records within Drake University Archives and Special Collections. General responsibilities will include leading the development an electronic records policy, processing and preserving born-digital archival collections, and outreach to campus departments for the acquisition of vital University records.
Visiting Professor of Law & Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic - PROF52	Iowa
Drake Law School has a strong tradition of community engagement and practical legal education. Founded in 1971, the Drake Legal Clinic is a cornerstone of our mission to prepare students to become ethical, skilled advocates. Drake University Law School sustains a vibrant intellectual culture, and Des Moines has been recognized as one of the top ten Best Places to Live (US News) and Best Places for Business and Careers (Forbes), with a robust and growing economy (Wall Street Journal). The Law School features innovative and nationally recognized programs in agricultural law, constitutional law, legal writing, and practical training.
Assistant Football Coach (Monthly Stipend) - 888125	Iowa
Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Skills Needed: • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. • Ability to build rapport and students, coaches and staff. • Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching. • Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance. • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.
Drake Public Safety Officer - 999174	Iowa
The mission of Drake Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Drake Public Safety strives to achieve this mission through a community friendly approach that enhances safety through the visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols, 24-hour accessibility, positive conflict resolution, and crime prevention and awareness programs. Drake Public Safety collaborates with local law enforcement and community organizations in fulfilling its mission. In addition to their role in keeping the campus community safe, Drake Public Safety officers also are trained to assist in medical emergencies and have access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.
Head Start Teacher (9 mos) Knoxville	Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in our Knoxville classroom. the classroom is located in Knoxville. This position leads daily activities in the classroom through developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start Teachers partner with a teacher associate to fulfill educational, nutritional and hygienic needs of children while they are in the classroom.
United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Analytics (Teaching in China)	Iowa
QU – Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China, invites applications for multiple faculty positions to start Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The QU-Drake United College is collaborative initiative between Drake University and Qingdao University that allows undergraduate students to earn both a Qingdao University Degree and a Drake University Degree through a jointly developed curriculum taught in Qingdao. The dual degree programs, offered in Biology and Data Analytics, enable students to complete four years of full-time study in Qingdao University. Students take six credits of ESL/Public Speaking over two semesters. Qingdao University is located in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Qingdao has been ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

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