Director of Player Personnel (Football)

Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/11

Job Summary:

The Director of Player Personnel reports directly to the General Manager. The Director of Player Personnel is responsible for managing and coordinating all evaluations for the football program.

*Willingness and ability to travel as well as work evenings, weekends and holidays. *

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Identify evaluate and collect data and video on transfer prospects to provide direction to the coaching staff through available and permissible sources.
• Oversee evaluation procedures, protocols, and overall operation of transfer evaluations and recruiting.
• Oversee a team of Scouting/Recruiting Analysts
• Assist the General Manager with all aspects of the recruiting Operation.
• Manage and update recruiting boards.
• Oversee creation of daily watch lists for coaching staff.
• Ensure all prospects are going through the proper evaluation steps as it pertains to each staff member.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience

Minimum Competencies:

• Significant experience in high school, college or professional football
• Previous management experience
• Maintenance of CPR, AED and First Aid training
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred

Preferred Competencies:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $98,000 to $122,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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Benefits:
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