Assistant Director of Football

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Work type:Officer of Administration
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Athletics

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

February 4, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a current resume that clearly demonstrates experiences and dates of required qualifications.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department’s primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Football Operations, the Assistant Director of Football has managerial responsibility and accountability for the administration and coordination of one or more of the football department’s programs. It is also responsible for a variety of student-athlete-related functions. In doing so, the incumbent exercises independent, professional judgment beyond proscribed routine policies and procedures to carry out the athletic department and football program’s mission statement to recruit and retain student-athletes for the University of Oregon. The independent decisions made by the incumbent commit this program to a specific course of action, and carry fiduciary responsibility and accountability for managing at least one unit program, including recruiting, external relations, student-athlete development, and/or operations. This position is part of a management team that determines the success of both the football program on-field success and the student-athlete’s success as an individual. The person hired into this position will be 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 Pac-12 Conference, and the NCAA.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of the recruitment process for Division I football student-athletes.
• Ability to promote and enhance diversity.
• Knowledge and experience with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, coaches, student-athletes, athletic department constituents, and personnel.
• Professional presentation and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power 5 Football Conference experience.
• Master’s degree.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

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 http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

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