Assistant Director of Player Development

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11681P

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11681P

Working Title

Assistant Director of Player Development

Department

Athletics-Football

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA

employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

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Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work non-traditional work hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on practice, competition, and recruiting schedules.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

02/16/2024

Open until filled

No

Closing Date

02/23/2024

Proposed Starting Date

03/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

| Classification Title | Athletics Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations. | | Position Summary |
The Assistant Director is responsible for off-the-field activities of student athletes, including but not limited to providing advice and counsel related to life skills, academic success, personal development, and community involvement; assist with Leadership Council; serve as liaison to high school coaches and GHSA; provide leadership and support for the Mentor Program, PO Network, Letterman Relations, and other programs related to student-athlete wellness. The Assistant Director will also aid the football coaching staff in on campus recruiting including but not limited to providing tours, producing and conducting presentations and enhancing the relationship building process between coaches and their guests. Additionally, the assistant director is responsible for providing occasional on campus transportation to student athletes as needed. The Assistant Director will coordinate meetings with the academic staff and football staff. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
Ability to communicate and organize schedules. Ability to stay up to date with recruiting current events and keep coaches informed. Understand computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Willingness to work nights and/or weekends and holidays. | | Physical Demands |
The employee will regularly stand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms/hands. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. Driving as needed to perform job duties. | | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Responsible for off-the-field activities of student athletes, including but not limited to providing advice and counsel related to life skills, academic success, personal development, and community involvement and engagement, and assist with Leadership Council.

| | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Supervise, support and help monitor academic progress in direct collaboration with academic services support staff | | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Provide leadership and support for Mentor Program, The Georgia Way Programming, and letterman programming and engagement | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Support establishing and maintaining effective relationships with High School Coaches; by serving as a liaison with high school coaches and prospects within strict NCAA and SEC rules and regulations | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist the football coaching staff with on campus recruiting including but not limited to providing tours, producing and conducting presentations and enhancing the relationship building process between coaches and other campus guests | | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach and Director of Player Development | | Percentage of time | 10 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder | | Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter