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Head Start Teacher (9 mo)
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Iowa
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| Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom teacher in our Southridge location. 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 fulfill the educational, nutritional, and hygienic needs of children while they are in the classroom. |
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Part-Time Access Services Associate - 997766
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Iowa
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| Under the general direction of the Access Services Manager, the Part-Time Access Services Associate is responsible for supervising student employees, providing excellent service to library patrons, and performing routine Access Services and circulation duties. This position will provide general reference help, Chat coverage, and will act as backup for ILL, Reserves, and material processing. Weekend and evening hours are required.
This is a 10-month, part-time position, not eligible for benefits. The regular schedule for this position is Fridays from 2:00–7:15 p.m., Saturdays from 10:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., and Sundays from 10:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (approximately 20 hours per week). Hours may fluctuate during academic breaks and J-Term based on library hours and staffing needs. |
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Director of Conferences and Events
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Iowa
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| The Director of Conferences and Events is a strategic leader responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of university-wide events, external conferences, and community engagements. This role enhances Drake University’s visibility, fosters internal and external partnerships, and drives revenue through high-quality event experiences.
The Director will lead a team to deliver exceptional service, manage logistics, and ensure alignment with the university’s mission and brand. This position requires a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for relationship-building and strategic growth. |
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Adjunct Instructor, Counseling - 220070
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Iowa
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| The Drake University Leadership & Counseling Department invites applications for an adjunct instructor position. This position will be responsible for teaching a three-credit graduate section of COUN 243: Comprehensive School Counseling Programming. This is School Counseling specific course where students learn ASCA School Counseling Model as well as Iowa Framework. The successful candidate will teach one independent study during the spring 2026 term and will teach a full section during the fall 2026 term. The instructor is responsible for developing the course content and teaching the independent study in online or hybrid format and the regular course in the Fall as an in-person course. The instructor is responsible for delivering course content, facilitating activities, and grading assignments. This course is required of all students specializing in School Counseling. |
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Director of Communications
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Iowa
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| Our next Director of Communications will bring agility, creativity, accountability, and skill in written, verbal, and visual communications to a collegial, goal-oriented team. In doing so, this individual will demonstrate the ability to work on multiple projects on multiple, parallel, often compressed timelines; engage productively with colleagues; and balance adhering to established standards and policies with thinking creatively in addressing communications opportunities and challenges. They will be able to codeswitch easily, depending on purpose and audience, working effectively in a broad array of discursive and visual idioms. Their sense of style, honed by education and professional experience, will evince seriousness of purpose, broad cultural and policy awareness, and worldliness.
Primarily responsible for internal and external communications, the Director of Communications will also lead the planning and logistics for public-facing events and programming and oversee student associates assigned to communications and programming-related projects.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Communications will also manage scheduling for the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center and maintain the Executive Director’s calendar and facilities and events calendars.
Harkin Institute staff are employees of Drake University and receive a highly competitive benefits package; including tuition remission; dependent tuition exchange; generous retirement, health, and dental plans; and access to Drake University wellness, recreational, and learning facilities and programming. |
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ASL Interpreter - 998420
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Iowa
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| The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks a sign language interpreter to interpret for courses in ASL 001, 002, and "Deaf Culture". The main responsibilities of the position include: interpreting lectures, classroom discussions, questions, and other spoken information into American Sign Language (ASL) for the students and instructor; voice interpreting the deaf or hard-of-hearing student's professor into spoken English for the hearing students; preparing for classes by reviewing course materials and technical vocabulary to ensure accurate interpretation of specialized content; adhering strictly to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct; maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries and collaborating with the professor to support the class's communication access needs. The instructor for the course is deaf, so this position must be strong at sign-to-voice interpreting and be able to work with a second interpreter for the course. |
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Drake Public Safety Officer - 999233
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Iowa
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| Drake Public Safety Officers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the campus community. Their responsibilities include:
Enhancing safety: Through the visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols, and 24-hour accessibility.
Conflict resolution: Utilizing positive conflict resolution techniques to maintain a peaceful environment.
Crime prevention: Implementing crime prevention and awareness programs to deter criminal activity.
Collaboration: Working closely with local law enforcement and community organizations to fulfill their mission.
Emergency assistance: Being trained to assist in medical emergencies and having access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.
Drake Public Safety Officers are dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for all individuals on campus, making them a vital part of the university's safety infrastructure. |
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Head Coach – Drake Hockey Club (997211)
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Iowa
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| Working collaboratively with club leadership and the Sport Club Director, the Head Coach for the Drake Hockey Club will provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day management of the team. Drake has recently launched Premier Sport Clubs, offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to help build and elevate the Hockey Club to competitive success within the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).
This is a part-time, stipend position reporting directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Services & Sport Club Director. |
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Facility Maintainer III - 999123
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Iowa
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| Under direct or Indirect supervision of the Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor, Facility Maintainers perform a variety of custodial tasks and activities designed to maintain the campus in an orderly, sanitary, safe, and attractive condition. Work activities are scheduled and unscheduled in nature and are subject to frequent interruptions.
- This position works Saturday and Sunday 5:00am to 1:30pm and 3 weekdays' from 4:30AM to 1:00 PM.
- Principal Working Relationships: Greets all students and staff in a friendly, timely manner and assists as necessary, e.g., holding doors. helping with wheelchairs, providing directions and/or information when requested.
- Performs as a team, or as directed for seasonal or periodic cleaning operations
- Interacts with departmental personnel
- Treats all personnel with respect and dignity
- Uses constructive feedback to get ideas across and recognizes positive results |
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Assistant Professor of Costuming - 999447
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Iowa
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| Drake University's Theatre Arts Department seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track position in Costume Design. Primary responsibilities include teaching costuming and costume related courses as well as stage make-up (2 courses/semester minimum). Additional responsibilities include supervising student costume design, construction and make-up work in the Costume Studio, and designing costumes for Main Stage productions (1 production/semester minimum). Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising student designers, managing costuming equipment and budget, participating in recruiting work for the Department as well as other committee and service work.
The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. |
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Student Account Consultant I - 999355
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Iowa
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| Drake University's Office of Student Accounts seeks applications for the Student Account Consultant I position. The Office of Student Accounts embraces Drake’s core value of “All in This Together” as the staff work collaboratively to provide in depth customer service to Drake’s students, families, colleagues, and third parties regarding student financial accounts under FERPA regulations.
A successful candidate will be detail-orientated with excellent customer service skills and have desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. |
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Infant and Toddler Specialist/Parent Educator (2 openings)
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Iowa
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| Drake University Head Start is seeking energetic candidates to join our team of classroom staff and carry out the Head Start/Early Head Start Mission to “better prepare young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future.”
This is a full time, 12-month, benefits eligible position supporting our lead teachers and children in daily classroom activities. Drake University offers amazing benefits that include tuition waiver and tuition exchange for employees, their partners, and dependents interested in pursuing a degree.
We are hiring individuals who are excited to join an agency of dedicated and supportive staff who take pride in serving the families of the community. This position works with an assigned group of families in Early Head Start programs by providing parent education and in home early childhood instruction and assessments. This position is responsible for implementing and evaluating early childhood, developmentally appropriate practice and may also assist with providing community resource information to families.
An ideal candidate will be resourceful and culturally competent. You must be prepared to travel to multiple homes with the benefit of mileage reimbursement and paid time for travel, have flexibility for adjusting to different home settings. The role consists of working directly with children in their home setting. |
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Director of Financial Aid - 999616
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Iowa
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| The Director of Financial Aid serves as a leader in Drake’s enrollment and revenue management by directing and evaluating financial aid strategy that promotes access to a Drake education in alignment with the university’s mission and strategic plan. The Director works in unison with the Office of Admissions and contracted financial aid optimization consultants in the development and execution of each year’s first year and transfer awarding plan. The Director also coordinates and provides guidance as needed regarding financial aid strategy for graduate and professional programs. The Director will have the opportunity to significantly influence the successful implementation of Workday’s financial aid system.
The Director oversees and is responsible for compliance of all financial aid programs for Drake, including Federal, State, and institutional programs. The Director leads the Financial Aid Office consisting of a staff of eight. The Director reports to the University’s CFO and serves as one of five members of the Finance leadership team that provides oversight and strategic direction to the Finance staff. The Director of Financial Aid is expected to support the University Continuous Improvement Plan initiatives and live out the University Core Values. |
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Administrative Assistant 2
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Iowa
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| Drake Law School is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our faculty, staff, and programs. This role is essential in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and providing high-level administrative support. Be part of a dynamic academic community with a collaborative and supportive team environment. |
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CPHS Drug Development Fellow
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Iowa
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| The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is excited to launch a search for a two-year Post-Doctoral Drug Development Fellow who will focus on clinical pharmacology drug development. This fellowship is the result of a collaborative agreement between Drake University and Vanadro Drug Development Consulting.
The fellowship, unique to the Midwest, will provide pharmacy graduates the opportunity to gain a solid foundation and competitive edge within the industry through intensive training in various aspects of drug development.
The drug development fellow will work with many different industry partners to provide groundbreaking patient care globally. The fellowship will provide interactions with drug companies, the Food and Drug Administration, research laboratories, and didactic training in numerous aspects of research. Additionally, the fellow will be able to gain teaching experience in Drake’s Doctor of Pharmacy program.
This two-year fellowship program will provide post-doctoral education and training in all aspects of drug development with specific focuses in clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics. Some activities of the fellowship will include didactic course work related to various aspects of drug development, interacting with drug companies, researchers and governmental agencies, analysis of data from clinical and non-clinical trials, writing reports related to drug products being developed, and mentoring pharmacy students.
For more information about this fellowship and the collaborative agreement between Drake University and Vanadro, visit: https://www.drake.edu/cphs/vanadro/. |
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Global Affairs Specialist - 100022
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Iowa
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| Drake University is seeking a dynamic and accomplished international education administrator to serve as the Global Affairs Specialist - Asia Programs at Drake University. This role will provide administrative management and functional support for the institution’s degree programs embedded within Asia. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to Drake University’s growth in the space of transnational education, creating access for students around the world to acquire a Drake degree. The GA Specialist will be a team member within the Division of Global Affairs and will report to the Chief Global Affairs Officer and Dean of Global Programs. The Division of Global Affairs reports to the Office of the President.
In 2024, Drake established the QU-Drake United College in collaboration with Qingdao University in Qingdao, China. This project offers dual-degree programs in China where undergraduate students earn both a Qingdao and a Drake degree through a jointly developed curriculum.
The GA Specialist will play a key role in managing day-to-day administration of the project. In addition, the Specialist will be the primary point of contact for partners in Asia and provide key project management support to ensure intended outcomes are met. The GA Specialist will work closely with Drake University leadership and the leadership of the QU-Drake United College in China to ensure a smooth-running collaboration that results in a cohesive, high-quality program.
Drake is actively exploring additional curricular projects in Asia. The GA Specialist for Asia Programs will have the unique opportunity to assist in the development of these programs and will ultimately provide day-to-day management for these projects in addition to QU-Drake United College in China. |
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QU – Drake United College: Instructor in ESL - Q99986
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Iowa
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| Faculty will teach fall and spring semesters onsite in Qingdao, with a teaching load of four (4) sections per semester. Faculty will also spend time in Des Moines, Iowa for training and support before and after teaching abroad. |
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Adjunct Instructor, Statistics - 210060
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Iowa
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| Drake University's College of Business & Public Administration invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Statistics to teach Statistics 1 (STAT 071) for Spring 2026. The focus of this course is on descriptive and inferential statistics including frequency distributions, confidence intervals, and probability. Essential functions include evaluating student work and assigning grades as well as meeting periodically with department supervisor to discuss class. |
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Adjunct Instructor in Reporting and Writing Principles (JMC 054)
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Iowa
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| The Drake SJMC invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Reporting and Writing Principles (JMC 054) for Spring Semester, 2026.
This course help students build skills in information evaluation, fact-gathering methods and journalism writing style, with extensive practice. The course is open to SJMC majors and minors only.
Essential functions of this position include teaching, evaluating student work, and assigning grades as well as meeting periodically with department supervisor to discuss the class.
This is a one-semester course to be taught in the Spring 2026. The spring semester starts on January 26,2026. |
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Adjunct Instructor, Law, Politics, & Society - 200037
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Iowa
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| The Department of Law, Politics, and Society seeks one or two adjunct instructors with the ability to teach a relevant topical elective course in the Spring of 2026, and perhaps other courses in subsequent semesters.
Successful candidates should have a PhD, JD, Masters, or equivalent advanced degree. |