Director of Football Operations
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5 days ago
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Director of Football OperationsAppointment Type:
ContractJob Description:
The Iowa State University Athletics Department has an opening for Director of Football Operations. Were seeking a strategic detaildriven person to help guide the operational heartbeat of our football program. This role ensures that coaches staff and studentathletes have the structure resources and support necessary to perform at a championship level.
Examples of what youll do
Oversee the day-to-day operations and internal communication of the football program.
Plan and execute all travel logistics including transportation lodging meals and itineraries for home and away competitions.
Assist with maintaining schedules and ensuring Teamworks is up to date for all football student-athletes and staff.
Work with equipment and facilities staff to ensure practice game and meeting spaces are prepared and maintained.
Serve as a liaison between the football program and other departments (equipment nutrition sports medicine strength & conditioning).
Assist with official and unofficial visits.
Assist with providing transition assistance for incoming student-athletes.
Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
Establish and maintain effective interactions with students colleagues university staff and administrators alumni media and the public.
Adhere to University Conference and NCAA policies procedures and regulations.
Candidates require a high level of football operational knowledge and exceptional organizational decision making problem solving and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Position will work many non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends and requires the ability to travel overnight.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Solid knowledge of the sport of football (post high school level).
Directly related experience in athletics administration administrative support coaching or sports operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with a broad range of football operations for an FBS program.
Experience managing large group logistics.
About the Athletics Department
As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members more than 500 temporary and student employees and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom while athletically the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history.
Proposed Start Date:
January 5 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
ContractApplication Instructions:
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1) Resume
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program.
Original Posting Date:
January 2 2026Posting Close Date:
January 5 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18412Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
