Assistant Director of Football

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

February 13 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 290 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 Director of Football Operations the Assistant Director of Football has managerial responsibility and accountability for administering and coordinating one or more of the football departments programs. It is also responsible for a variety of student-athlete-related doing so the incumbent exercises independent professional judgment beyond proscribed routine policies and procedures to carry out the athletic department and football programs mission statement to recruit and retain student-athletes for the University of Oregon. The independent decisions made by the incumbent commit this program to a specific course of action and carry fiduciary responsibility and accountability for managing at least one unit program including recruiting external relations student-athlete development and/or operations. This position is part of a management team that determines the success of both the football programs on-field success and the student-athletes success as an individual. The person hired into this position will be 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.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree.
Four years of working or playing experience in a collegiate or professional football program.
Two years of working experience in the recruitment process for Division I football student-athletes.

Professional Competencies

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

Four years of working experience with a collegiate Power Four or professional football program.
Four years of working experience in the recruitment process for Division I Power Four football student-athletes.
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.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.