Associate Director of Player Personnel

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Job Posting Title:

Associate Director of Player Personnel

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

Associate Director of Player Personnel

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Football Administration (Austin Thomas (00000088))

Work Location:

0101 Football Operations Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters.  Forever LSU.

The Associate Director of Player Personnel assists with the development and implementation of all aspects of player personnel and individual player development in the football program.

60% Assist in organizing and maintaining accurate records of preliminary research data on prospective recruits; preparing detailed research outlines of high profile prospective recruits for each position group in the national and regional recruiting areas; assisting coaching staff in identifying and developing data on key prospective recruits; provide pertinent data for the departmental database designed to monitor and track prospective recruits throughout the recruiting process; assist coaches and administrative staff in developing and executing recruiting weekend events; assist with the coaching staff and prospects and their families during official and unofficial visits and Junior days; assist with recruits on game days; oversee evaluations and preliminary scholarship offer documents.  Work with compliance and academic support staff members to ensure prospective recruits documentation is accurate and complete; assist with the system of cataloging, editing and digitizing videos, tapes and other recruiting media; develop and integrate evaluation system designed to measure current player development and program effectiveness, through assessing videos (pre-view highlight, games and evaluations) in conjunction with head coach and assisting coaching staff. 

35% Implement, organize and maintain processes for scouting and player evaluations within the organization. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: current roster evaluations, transfer portal prospects, opponent roster evaluations and reports. Ensure that all records and scouting content is accurate and up to date in the database on a weekly basis. 

5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department core values through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree with three years of experience in a collegiate football setting; Knowledge of Windows based computer programs. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Special or Physical Requirements:  

Ability to work extended days and weekends. Travel is required.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Austin Thomas at austinthomas55@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

March 7, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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