Director, Player Development & Alumni Relations

UCLA•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Director, Player Development & Alumni Relations. This is a contract, full-time position. Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach and Chief of Staff, the Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for leading and overseeing the professional, personal, and social development of football student-athletes. This role directs comprehensive programming that supports student-athlete success in personal growth, academic achievement, and athletic performance. In addition, the position oversees football alumni relations, fostering meaningful engagement and connection between former student-athletes, the program, and the department. The Director also serves as a key advisor to the Head Coach and assistant coaches on administrative matters related to player development, academic progress, and overall student-athlete well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and training is required.
Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion.
Skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment.
Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload.
Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
Ability to communicate with personnel in a clear and concise manner.
Must be able to work cooperately with other University departments in a complex administrative environment.
Superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, recruits, parents, donors, Conference and NCAA officials.
Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
Demonstrate word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Leading and overseeing the professional, personal, and social development of football student-athletes.
Directing comprehensive programming that supports student-athlete success in personal growth, academic achievement, and athletic performance.
Overseeing football alumni relations, fostering meaningful engagement and connection between former student-athletes, the program, and the department.
Serving as a key advisor to the Head Coach and assistant coaches on administrative matters related to player development, academic progress, and overall student-athlete well-being.