Director of Football Operations

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

7d • $68,970 - $127,008

About The Position

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Be You.
At Duke University, we believe great teams are built by people who bring their full selves to the work they do. As the Director of Football Operations, you will play a critical leadership role in supporting Duke Football by ensuring seamless daily operations, strong communication, and an exceptional student-athlete experience. You’ll collaborate closely with coaches, staff, student-athletes, families, and campus partners in a fast-paced, high-impact Division I environment.

Be Bold.
This role provides the opportunity to lead, influence, and innovate across all areas of football operations while supporting competitive excellence and student-athlete wellbeing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of football operations experience (Division I experience preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe products
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Requires the ability to manage operational and administrative activities related to the athletics industry, generally acquired through three years of experience in athletics operations, running an athletics department, and/or operations management at a high corporate level. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience strongly preferred
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for game operations staff.
• Attend weekly and monthly ACC meetings (via Zoom) as required.
• Attend bowl selection meetings, bowl site visits, and required game-related meetings with the Chief of Staff.
• Communicate away-game schedules and logistics to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee all team travel preparation, including: Flights (menus and seat assignments) Hotel accommodations (rooming lists and banquet event orders) Bus scheduling for team travel and daily activities
• Coordinate team attendance for travel in partnership with the Director of Player Development.
• Serve as liaison to the Team Dietician to coordinate: Preseason camp meals Pre-departure snacks Post-game meals
• Act as the primary point of contact between football student-athletes and Dining Services.
• Oversee the football operations staff.
• Support internal onboarding and offboarding for football staff, including: Teamworks communications and messaging Office space coordination Communication with Equipment, IT, Facilities, and other Athletics partners
• Support recruiting and football operations initiatives as needed.
• Monitor football facility needs and report issues to the Chief of Staff.
• Manage all football housing processes, including applications, room selection, and stakeholder communication.
• Serve as liaison with the Bursar and Compliance regarding player scholarship stipends and resolve related issues.
• Lead communication with parents and parent organizations.
• Assist with planning and execution of the annual Football Awards Show, including coordination with Operations and guest list management.

Benefits

• Duke University provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director