Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach and Chief of Staff, the Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for leading and overseeing the professional, personal, and social development of football student-athletes. This role directs comprehensive programming that supports student-athlete success in personal growth, academic achievement, and athletic performance. In addition, the position oversees football alumni relations, fostering meaningful engagement and connection between former student-athletes, the program, and the department. The Director also serves as a key advisor to the Head Coach and assistant coaches on administrative matters related to player development, academic progress, and overall student-athlete well-being.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Experience working in an NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Department. (Preferred)
  • Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football. (Required)
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion. (Required)
  • Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment. (Required)
  • Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. (Required)
  • Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort. (Required)

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach and Chief of Staff, the Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for leading and overseeing the professional, personal, and social development of football student-athletes. This role directs comprehensive programming that supports student-athlete success in personal growth, academic achievement, and athletic performance. In addition, the position oversees football alumni relations, fostering meaningful engagement and connection between former student-athletes, the program, and the department. The Director also serves as a key advisor to the Head Coach and assistant coaches on administrative matters related to player development, academic progress, and overall student-athlete well-being.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Experience working in an NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Department. (Preferred)
  • Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football. (Required)
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion. (Required)
  • Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment. (Required)
  • Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. (Required)
  • Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort. (Required)
  • Ability to communicate with personnel in a clear and concise manner. (Required)
  • Incumbent must be able to work cooperatively with other University departments in a complex administrative environment. (Required)
  • Superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, recruits, parents, donors, Conference and NCAA officials. (Required)
  • Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility. (Required)
  • Demonstrate word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy. (Required)
  • Knowledge of University policies and procedures. (Preferred)
  • Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and training. (Required)
  • Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
  • CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
  • 10% Ability to travel for team activities and position responsibilities as needed.

Schedule

Variable
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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