Senior Associate Director, Football

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Interim (OA) Limited
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA09-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

January 4 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Departments primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed tested and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Football Coach this position has managerial oversight and responsibility for the success of the recruiting department. This position is responsible for determining and establishing an organizational structure and staffing requirements for the program and for implementing and directing a structure for the effective utilization of personnel and resources for the program.

The incumbent exercises professional judgment and decision-making in implementing actions to meet strategic goals. These decisions will assist the program in reaching the goals/objectives of the football programs mission statement in recruiting and retaining student-athletes for the University of Oregon. The decisions made by the incumbent commit the program to a specific course of action and carry fiduciary responsibility and accountability for managing the program.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and assures the coordination of plans programs and events with other programs within the football department. Responsibilities also include conducting post-plan program or event review/analysis. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program including adherence to all department policies and procedures as well as the rules and regulations of the University the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree.
Two years of experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.

Professional Competencies

Knowledge of the recruitment process for Division I football student-athletes.
Knowledge and experience with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff coaches student-athletes athletic department constituents and athletic department personnel.
Professional presentation and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

Power 5 Football Conference experience.
Five years of experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.
Experience in determining and establishing organizational structure and staffing requirements.
Masters degree.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

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