Athletics, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Employee Benefits, Financial Aid, Financial Compliance, Football, Fundraising, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, NCAA Regulations, Organizational Skills
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
3 days ago
Salary: $42,230.00 Annually Location : Natchitoches, LA Job Type: Unclassified Job Number: 998944 Department: Northwestern State University Opening Date: 05/22/2026
About this Job
Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director of Football Operations.
To apply: Please submit a letter of application, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references to Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
(Full Disclosure)
Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email tix@nsula.edu.
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Experience working in a collegiate athletic department
Professional communication skills to interact with the various publics
Basic Excel, Word, etc. skills
Job Duties and Other Information
Direct Football Operations
Assist Head Coach in all day-to-day operations as they arise
Direct report of all support staff members and manage weekly meetings
Assist Recruiting Coordinator in all day to day recruiting needs as they arise
Liaison to Admissions, Financial Aid and Compliance
Oversee all aspects of budget, travel, and team meals
Liaison to Training Room, Equipment and Strength Staffs
Liaison to facilities/maintenance
Liaison to Game Day Operations
Liaison to Southland Officials
Pro Scout Liaison
Complies with all NCAA rules and regulations as per the NCAA Compliance Manual
Assists NSU admissions office in identifying and recruiting students who are outstanding academically or in extracurricular activities other than athletics
Attends alumni functions and fundraisers as schedule permits
Participate in community activities that allow the promotion of sport, the department, and/or the University
Identify and cultivate potential donors to the athletic department and the University
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.