Director of Football Operations

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Iowa State University Athletics Department has an opening for Director of Football Operations . We’re seeking a strategic, detail‑driven person to help guide the operational heartbeat of our football program. This role ensures that coaches, staff, and student‑athletes have the structure, resources, and support necessary to perform at a championship level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Solid knowledge of the sport of football (post high school level).
• Directly related experience in athletics administration, administrative support, coaching, or sports operations.
• Candidates require a high level of football operational knowledge and exceptional organizational, decision making, problem solving and communication skills .
• Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body.
• Position will work many non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends and requires the ability to travel overnight.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a broad range of football operations for an FBS program.
• Experience managing large group logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and internal communication of the football program.
• Plan and execute all travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, meals, and itineraries for home and away competitions.
• Assist with maintaining schedules and ensuring Teamworks is up to date for all football student-athletes and staff.
• Work with equipment and facilities staff to ensure practice, game, and meeting spaces are prepared and maintained.
• Serve as a liaison between the football program and other departments (equipment, nutrition, sports medicine, strength & conditioning).
• Assist with official and unofficial visits.
• Assist with providing transition assistance for incoming student-athletes.
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff, and administrators, alumni, media and the public.
• Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees