Asst/Assoc General Manager

Definition of Class

This position leads the day-to-day operations of the football program by assisting the Head Football Coach with oversight of non-coaching activities. The incumbent assists with planning, developing, and promoting the football program; oversees and manages the creation of budgets; directs the oversight of recruiting and player evaluations; and serves as a liaison with athletic leadership and NFL recruiters.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manages and oversees non-coaching activities directly associated with the football program.
• Oversees and manages creation of budgets associated with football.
• Assists the Head Football Coach with planning, developing and promoting the football program.
• Manages Head Coach’s external calendar to include speaking engagements and appearances.
• Serves as liaison with Athletic Department leadership overseeing various units supporting the football program as well as organizing and coordinating NFL relations.
• Assists Head Coach with hiring of coaching staff and personnel.
• Conducts annual evaluations of non-coaching personnel and recruiting staff.
• Directs oversight of all aspects of the recruiting process and player evaluations.
• Manages football roster and scholarship statistics.
• Develops and manages calendars and events associated with recruiting.
• Identifies and coordinates subscriptions to appropriate recruiting services.
• Creates and manages implementation of football technology plan.
• Manages game-day analytics.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and
included by the hiring department.

1. Leads the day-to-day operations of the football program with oversight of non-coaching activities.
2. Assists Head Coach with planning, developing, and promoting the football program.
3. Oversees and manages creation of budgets.
4. Directs oversight of recruiting process and player evaluations.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Interview Requirements:
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

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EEO Statement

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Background Check Statement

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