Senior Associate Director, Football

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, this position has managerial oversight and responsibility for the success of the recruiting department. This position is responsible for determining and establishing an organizational structure and staffing requirements for the program and for implementing and directing a structure for the effective utilization of personnel and resources for the program. The incumbent exercises professional judgment and decision-making in implementing actions to meet strategic goals. These decisions will assist the program in reaching the goals/objectives of the football program’s mission statement in recruiting and retaining student-athletes for the University of Oregon. The decisions made by the incumbent commit the program to a specific course of action and carry fiduciary responsibility and accountability for managing the program. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and assures the coordination of plans, programs, and events with other programs within the football department. Responsibilities also include conducting post-plan, program, or event review/analysis. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA. Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.
• Knowledge of the recruitment process for Division I football student-athletes.
• Knowledge and experience with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, coaches, student-athletes, athletic department constituents, and athletic department personnel.
• Professional presentation and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Power 5 Football Conference experience.
• Five years of experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.
• Experience in determining and establishing organizational structure and staffing requirements.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Managerial oversight and responsibility for the success of the recruiting department.
• Determining and establishing an organizational structure and staffing requirements for the program.
• Implementing and directing a structure for the effective utilization of personnel and resources for the program.
• Exercising professional judgment and decision-making in implementing actions to meet strategic goals.
• Assuring the coordination of plans, programs, and events with other programs within the football department.
• Conducting post-plan, program, or event review/analysis.
• Promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• For more information about benefits, visit our website

What This Job Offers

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