Assistant Director Football Operations/Player Personnel (4403)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Director Football Operations/Player Personnel (4403)

Classification

Assistant Director

Position Number

00004403

Open Date

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Director Football Operations/Player Personnel (4403)

Classification

Assistant Director

Position Number

00004403

Open Date

09/10/2026

Close Date

Priority Review Date

09/15/2026

Employee Class

Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time

FTE

100

Position Status

Regular

FLSA

Exempt

Job code

1040SPS03

Union Representation

Non-Union

Union Code

N/A

Unit/Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Division

Div Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

CC 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

https://www.niuhuskies.com

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

| Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director FB Operations/Player Personnel. This is a twelve month, full-time, full-benefits position. | | Position Summary |
The Assistant Director of Football Operations/Player Personnel assists the General Manager with all aspects of the football program’s recruiting operations and strategy. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Prospective Student Athlete Identification & Evaluation

• Assist the General Manager with all aspects of the football program’s recruiting operations and strategy.
• Responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, and tracking prospective student-athletes; coordinating recruiting communications and activities; maintaining recruiting databases and records; and supporting the implementation of the program’s recruiting plan.

Operational Support

• Support the mission of NIU Football by assisting with the program’s daily operational needs.
• Contribute to the overall success of the football program by providing organizational support, maintaining effective communication, coordinating logistics, and helping create a positive and professional environment that supports student-athlete development and competitive excellence.

NIU & NCAA Governance

• Work closely with the NIU Athletic Compliance Office at the directive of the General Manager to monitor initial and continuing eligibility requirements and ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
• Collaborate with the compliance office meeting regularly to ensure adherence to NCAA and NIU policy for student athlete admissions, housing, financial aid and other campus partners to facilitate the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of prospective student-athletes.

On Campus Recruiting

• Assist with all official and unofficial campus visits, recruiting events, and other recruiting initiatives.
• Responsibilities include coordinating prospective student-athlete travel arrangements, developing and managing detailed visit itineraries, organizing meetings and schedules with coaches, staff, current student-athletes, and campus partners, and ensuring a seamless visit experience from arrival through departure.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for visiting prospects and their families, assisting the General Manager in coordinating lodging, meals, transportation, and event logistics, and works collaboratively with internal entities to execute successful campus visits that support the football programs recruiting objectives.

Other Related Duties

• Serve as a liaison between all departments on recruiting matters (compliance, student services, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, travel, business, facilities, housing, parking, tickets, etc.).
• Serve as an ambassador of the University and the Athletics Department to all Public entities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operation’s and Assistant Athletic Director for Player Personnel.

Roster Management

• Support the Head Football Coach and General Manager in roster management by maintaining recruiting and roster databases, tracking scholarship allocations, and monitoring player personnel movement.
• Assist with roster planning, retention strategies while ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available to support personnel decisions and long-term roster construction.

| | Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Specialty Factors (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Minimum one (1) year of NCAA Division I Football experience.

| | Additional Requirements (SPS) |
1. Knowledge and experience in Football. 2. Knowledge of NCAA rules regarding recruiting in the sport of Football. 3. Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy. 4. Experience with Microsoft Office. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication. 6. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills with individuals and groups. 7. Must be a self-motivated person who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 8. Must be available for weekend work and travel.

| | Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
- Master’s Degree - At least two (2) years of NCAA Division I Football experience.

| | Physical demands/requirements |
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

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Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 10/01/2026 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 | | Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 | | Working Hours | Varies; Days, Nights, Weekends | | Salary | $40,000.08/Annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package. | | Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | $1,666.67/Semi-monthly | | Earn Type | Salary |

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

| Application Procedure |
For full consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/po... to submit the following materials by 9/15/2026 :

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