Assistant Director of Football Video Operations (4411)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title Assistant Director of Football Video Operations (4411) Classification Assistant Director Position Number 00004411 Open Date 09/10/2026 Close Date Priority Review Date 09/15/2026 Employee Class Staff Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Status Regular FLSA Exempt Job code 1040SPS03 Union Representation Non-Union Union Code N/A Unit/Department Intercollegiate Athletics College/Unit Intercollegiate Athletics Division Div Intercollegiate Athletics Location CC 204 Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niuhuskies.com

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Football Video Operations. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Football Video Operations assists the Director of Football Operations and Director of Football Media with all aspects of the football program's video operations, technology systems, creative media, and internal football operations. Responsibilities include coordinating the filming, editing, organization, distribution, and maintenance of practice, game, and opponent video utilizing DVSport and related video technologies; maintaining football video equipment, computer hardware, software, servers, and audiovisual systems; and ensuring coaches and student-athletes have timely access to film and video resources that support player development, game preparation, self-scouting, and opponent analysis.

This position requires the ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as frequent travel for team competition, recruiting activities, football camps, postseason competition, and other football-related events.

The position reports directly to the Director of Football Operations and Director of Football Media, with oversight from the Head Football Coach, to ensure alignment across football operations, technology, creative media, and program administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Assists with the production of highlight videos, recruiting materials, motivational content, graphic design, digital media, and other multimedia projects that support the football program's recruiting, branding, and internal communications.

Football Daily Operations

• Supports the overall operation of the football program through the coordination of football camps, clinics, special events, community outreach initiatives, alumni functions, and other operational projects as assigned.
• Assists with student-athlete development initiatives, leadership programming, and internal organizational needs while collaborating with Athletics administration, compliance, sports medicine, equipment, communications, marketing, and other campus partners to support the overall mission of NIU Football.
• Assists with the training, scheduling, and supervision of graduate assistants, interns, student workers, and part-time staff supporting football video operations while ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Supports the daily operational needs of the football program and performs other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, Director of Football Operations, and Director of Football Media to advance the goals and success of NIU Football.

Video Operations

• Supports the day-to-day operation of the football program's video systems and technology, including managing practice and game-day video operations, maintaining opponent film databases, coordinating technology needs for home and away contests, and assisting with the implementation of emerging video and analytical technologies.

Football Game Day Operations

• The position will also be assigned game-day responsibilities and operational duties as designated by the Head Football Coach, Director of Football Operations, and Director of Football Media.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

N/A

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• Bachelor's degree
• One (1) year of experience in college or professional football (playing, coaching, or support staff).
• One (1) year of work experience working with Catapult XO's or DVSport Video editing software in college or professional football.
• One (1) year of work experience with creative video &/or audio editing (social media, highlight films, tv & news production).

Additional Requirements (SPS)

None

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Master's degree
• Minimum 2 years experience working in NCAA Division I or professional football
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Adobe Premiere software
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Adobe Photoshop software
• Minimum 1 year experience working with football video exchange software (Dragonfly, Hudl, or XOs)
• Minimum 1 year experience of social media creation and account management (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

Physical demands/requirements

• General office requirements.
• Long periods of time seated/stationary.
• Long periods of screen exposure.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 10/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Percent of Staff Year 1.00 Standard Hours Per Week 37.50 Working Hours Varies; Days, Nights, Weekends Salary $40,000.08/Annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package. Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $1,666.67/Semi-monthly Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

For full consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/96739 to submit the following materials by 9/15/2026:

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter - Please include your interest in employment with NIU and how your previous experiences position you for success in the role for which you are applying.
• Current Resume
• List of Three Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts

Applications submitted after 9/15/2026 are welcomed but will be considered as needed.

Special Instructions Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/96739 Is Background Check Required? Yes EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Director of Civil Rights Office, Title IX Coordinator

Health Services 2nd floor

CivilRights@niu.edu

815-753-0455

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.

Safety Information

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Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
• Other

Supplemental Questions

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