Under general supervision of the Head Football Coach, the Executive Director of Player Development will serve in the role of managing the entire academic and social development of incoming and current student-athletes in the sport of football. This position is responsible for managing the preparation of student-athletes for personal, academic and athletic development success. This includes advising the head coach and assistant coaches on all administrative areas involving player development and academic success.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
variable
Shift End:
variable
Qualifications for Position
23
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Required
Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football.
Required
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion.
Required
Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment.
Required
Must have the ability to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly.
Required
Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.
Required
Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload.
Required
Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
Required
Proven skills in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.
Required
Ability to communicate with personnel in a clear and concise manner.
Required
Incumbent must have excellent writing and oral communication skills to communicate effectively at a variety of levels including officials of the NCAA and Conference, administrators, staff, and coaches.
Required
Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise, effective and grammatically correct reports, policy statements, procedures and correspondence.
Required
Incumbent must be able to work cooperatively with other University departments in a complex administrative environment.
Required
Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Required
Superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, recruits, parents, donors, Conference and NCAA officials.
Required
Ability to screen all walk-in visitors, calls, and mail to establish priorities and make appropriate referrals.
Required
Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility.
Required
Working knowledge of contracts and demonstrated budgetary skills.
Required
Working knowledge of University purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
Required
Demonstrate word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.
Preferred
Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including: Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Recruiting Radar, ACS, Prep Tracker, Page Maker, VISIO and database entry.
Preferred
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Preferred
Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
03-07-2024
External Posting Date: