Director - Football Operations

Atlantic Coast Conference•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The ACC Director of Football Operations is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of ACC football regular season competition. The position reports to the Senior Vice President - Football, and will be responsible for the following: Responsibilities: Serve as the Conference’s primary, day-to-day point of contact for support staffs at all ACC football programs, building outstanding working relationships with such key constituent groups as: - Directors of Football Operations - Football Game Managers - Video Coordinators - Equipment Managers Manage all details associated with administering the ACC football regular season, including but not limited to: - Coordinating the annual production and dissemination of the ACC Football Operations Manual. - Managing all aspects of Conference-administered game-related technology (e.g., “O2O” communication technology, Coach-to-Player technology, In-Game Video technology, enhanced instant replay access, etc.) - Developing, executing, and evaluating ACC regular-season policies and procedures and game operations matters. - Execute all weekly in-season football operations duties, including but not limited to coordination of game administration, game recaps and reports, and oversight of game day staffing and auxiliary personnel to ensure smooth and consistent operations across the conference. Oversee weekly communications, reporting, and policy fulfillment activities, including but not limited to engagement with member institutions and conference stakeholders, distribution of training materials, facilitation of meetings, and processing of officiating payments, invoices, and required NCAA documentation. Assist with the successful operation of the Conference’s Game Day Operations Center, including but not limited to: - IT Support with stadiums - DVSport/Vendor Management - All-30 Camera Management In collaboration with the member institutions, supervise, manage, and coordinate all Game Day staff positions, including but not limited to medical observers, chain crews, play clock/game clock operators, football technology coordinators, media liaisons/red hats, instant replay operators/technicians, and replay sideline assistants. Assist the Senior Vice President – Football with the development of the annual ACC football budget. Assist the Senior Vice President – Football with administration and fulfillment of the Conference’s bowl agreements, including specifically: - Managing the annual ACC Bowl Operations Summit - Coordinating the receipt and distribution of all bowl manuals and ticket manifests - Ensuring all NCAA and ACC football operations details are accommodated by all ACC bowl partners, including but not limited to C2P, IGV, and Instant Replay. Manage Conference planning associated with Spring Football and the ACCN pre-season practice “Road Trip.” Collaborate with the Vice President – Sport Technology & Innovation to optimize the ACC’s utilization of technology for the betterment of ACC football, both in-venue and in the ACC Game Day Operations Center (GDOC). Support the ACC Supervisor of Football Officials and the Manager of Officiating Administration to ensure the needs of football game officials and the football officiating program are met. Promote relationships between and among the Conference Office staff and each of the league’s member institutions’ athletic administrators and football staff. Assist the Senior Vice President - Football with developing plans on a national level that: - promote the Conference, its branding message as well as its member institutions; - cultivate relationships with external constituents and partners; and - enhance the prestige, positioning, and posturing of the Conference. Assist the Senior Vice President - Football in investigating any football-related incidents which may affect the Conference or be in violation of either the Conference Student-Athlete Code of Conduct or policy manual and recommend appropriate disciplinary action. Administer support to certified event promoters, both pre- and post-season. Represent the Conference at select football functions and events as assigned. ACC Football Championship Game Serve as the Game Manager, overseeing all administrative and operational details and policies associated with the management and successful execution of the annual ACC Football Championship Game. Collaborate with internal ACC staff and third parties on the management of related ancillary events and ensure that all ACC football operations policies and procedures are implemented. Coordinate and plan all pre-championship calls and communications including but not limited to: - Championship game materials (game manual, facility & stadium operation plans, event staffing and transportation, budgets, etc.), officials, entry forms, signage, awards, participant gifts, hospitality, and corporate involvement. - Preparation of manuals and meetings with all stakeholders (Stadium Personnel, ESPN/ACCN, Medical Teams, Ticket Managers, Directors of Football Operations, and Sport Administrators). This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be requested to perform additional functions and other duties as assigned by the Commissioner and/or the Senior Vice President - Football.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in college (NCAA FBS) or professional (NFL) football, including in team liaison/administration, game management, and/or football operations required.
Strong understanding of FBS college football.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and excellent time management skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel, on occasion, for meetings, conferences, and games.
Must pass pre-employment screens.
Display leadership, a service mindset, integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Ability to demonstrate a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor under pressure when working with a variety of situations and stakeholders both internally and externally.
Proven ability to take initiative and make sound decisions without direction.
Proactive communicator, proven team-builder and team player, listener, collaborator, and consensus builder.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude; reliable and dependable.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
Always represent the ACC and its member institutions with pride and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Conference’s primary, day-to-day point of contact for support staffs at all ACC football programs
Manage all details associated with administering the ACC football regular season
Oversee weekly communications, reporting, and policy fulfillment activities
Assist with the successful operation of the Conference’s Game Day Operations Center
In collaboration with the member institutions, supervise, manage, and coordinate all Game Day staff positions
Assist the Senior Vice President – Football with the development of the annual ACC football budget.
Assist the Senior Vice President – Football with administration and fulfillment of the Conference’s bowl agreements
Manage Conference planning associated with Spring Football and the ACCN pre-season practice “Road Trip.”
Collaborate with the Vice President – Sport Technology & Innovation to optimize the ACC’s utilization of technology for the betterment of ACC football
Support the ACC Supervisor of Football Officials and the Manager of Officiating Administration to ensure the needs of football game officials and the football officiating program are met.
Promote relationships between and among the Conference Office staff and each of the league’s member institutions’ athletic administrators and football staff.
Assist the Senior Vice President - Football with developing plans on a national level that
Assist the Senior Vice President - Football in investigating any football-related incidents which may affect the Conference or be in violation of either the Conference Student-Athlete Code of Conduct or policy manual and recommend appropriate disciplinary action.
Administer support to certified event promoters, both pre- and post-season.
Represent the Conference at select football functions and events as assigned.
Serve as the Game Manager, overseeing all administrative and operational details and policies associated with the management and successful execution of the annual ACC Football Championship Game.
Collaborate with internal ACC staff and third parties on the management of related ancillary events and ensure that all ACC football operations policies and procedures are implemented.
Coordinate and plan all pre-championship calls and communications