Director Football Operations

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Job Title:

Director Football Operations

Job Family:

Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

Men''s Football

Job Summary:

Responsible for management of the daily operation of the football office and serves as a main point of contact for program operations. Represents the football program at external, campus and wider community events with the Head Football Coach. Serves as the department''s administrative liaison and works closely with athletic administration, on-campus partners, external constituents and the Southern to ensure overall success of the football program.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Oversees and supervises the day-to-day administrative operations of the football program, including scheduling, direct supervision over major components such as budget, compliance, roster management, and alumni relations.

Coordinates football team activities, such as operations, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, equipment, video operations, enrollment services, compliance, communications, and academic support.

Coordinates daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual plans along with Head Football Coach that best maximizes student-athlete schedules and times based on NCAA regulations and academic needs.

Coordinates gameday activities with partners from across the athletic department including but not limited to Furman Game Day Operations, facilities, marketing, and ticketing.

Director of the Furman Players Association, responsible for coordinating alumni events throughout the year, including Vince Perone Bobby Johnson Classic.

Organize and promote Clay Hendrix Football Camps during Summer.

Oversees the coordination of recruiting visits and collaborate with department efforts as needed.

Confers with the athletics administration, Head Football Coach, and/or Compliance, regarding any actual or potential violation of NCAA rules, and recommends procedures to preclude such violations.

Manages and supervises all assigned administrative football support staff, including assistant director of football operations, volunteer coaches, administrative assistant, and all student mangers.

Works with the Head Football Coach to develop travel plans for all away games as well as logistical operations for home contests.

Collaborates with Head Football Coach and Furman Business Office to develop and review annual budget

Collaborates with various internal department groups that assist with the football program to keep all parties up to date, which includes housing, dining, admissions, and other internal departments.

In conjunction with Head Football Coach, athletics administration and HR manages all personnel actions, including hiring and terminating of staff. (Workday)

Represents Head Football Coach at various meetings and department functions when necessary; including all duties and responsibilities, which may arise from time-to-time such as University and Southern Conference committee assignments.

• Collaborate with Head Football Coach and athletics administration on long term vision and execution plan for Furman football.

Run and coordinate Furman Football Social media platform along with SID.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably business management or a related field

Required Experience

Three (3) years of collegiate athletic department experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience in managing a division 1 football budget with various levels and the ability to use existing resources efficiently to align with departmental budgetary goals

Prior collegiate coaching, and or playing experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITES

Able to work with diverse populations

Able to work cooperatively with other University departments

Able to work and interact with staff, faculty, and student-athletes

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Must have a comprehensive understanding of collegiate athletic programs and operation units

High degree of integrity; demonstration of good judgment and the ability to respond quickly; use independent judgment

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Highly developed organizational skills including the ability to work under pressure to manage and coordinate multiple projects and requests and meet competing deadlines

Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships

Team player with excellent communications skills

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint)

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