Director of Football Operations, UTC Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Tennessee • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Director of Football Operations executes all operational matters relating to the football program, student-athletes, and coaching staff. The Director manages the budget for the football program and handles the daily operating functions within the program; assists with on-campus recruiting events; serves as a point of contact for facilities and event management; fulfills procurement card holder policy and procedures; and is responsible for organizing, budgeting, and coordinating team travel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Intercollegiate football at the Division 1 level
• Knowledge of the NCAA compliance rules, especially recruiting
• Knowledge of ARMS software
• Knowledge of Teamworks software
• Ability to travel extensively
• Ability to deliver the same and consistent messages as the head coach about all aspects of the football program
• Experience with on-campus recruiting
• Experience with travel planning for a collegiate athletic program
• Management experience in a college athletic setting
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; and two to three years of experience in college football.
• A valid drivers license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of direct experience in Division 1 college football at the FCS level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates transportation, hotels, and meals for away-from-home contests
• Coordinates transportation, pre and post-game meals for home contests
• Coordinates summer/preseason housing and meals
• Coordinates preseason football camp
• Assists with recruiting
• Manages and organizes Teamworks calendar
• Supervises work study and team video interns
• Functions as liaison for alumni relations, donors, compliance, event management, and other institutional departments
• Fulfills procurement card holder responsibilities
• Reconciles ledgers, expense reports, and entries into Concur for staff
• Assists with donor relations, community relations, and community service

What This Job Offers

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