Director: Player Personnel

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

30% MANAGEMENT OF OSU FOOTBALL RECRUITING OPERATIONS
Manages all aspects of recruiting for the OSU Football Program. Serves as the point-of-contact and provides subject matter expertise to the Head Coach for all matters related to recruiting. Responsible for the initial evaluation of prospective student-athletes within an assigned geographic area. Manages the tracking of incoming/prospective student-athletes and serves as the liaison with admissions and records as well as the NCAA eligibility center. Coordinates the collection of official transcripts, and test scores for our Compliance office. Partners with Compliance on the evaluation and progress of prospective student-athletes and projects what they will need to do to become certified by the NCAA and accepted into Oregon State University. Works closely with coaching staff on all matters related to recruiting including, but not limited to: progress reporting and analysis of football student-athletes, researching of individual prospects, organization of videos for daily evaluation meetings, maintenance of the prospect database and film library, etc. Manages the Oregon State Football Twitter and Instagram accounts. Provides input, direction and support of all social media sites pertaining to recruiting or current program operations. Responsible for recruiting related budget items and contributes to conversations involving the football operations budget. Provides input and is involved in conversations and the decision-making process related to short and long-term goals and objectives involving football operations. This position also serves as the NFL Pro Scout liaison, which includes, but is not limited to: organizing and overseeing all visits for NFL personnel that visit Oregon State, coordinating meetings with various staff, setting up personnel to watch films and practice, etc.

30% NIL/Revenue share Management
Position will Assist the department in the creation and execution of NIL and student-athlete benefits budgets, packages, and plans annually.

This position will Consult on budget creation, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and tracking for NIL and student-athlete benefits related agreements. Collaborate with the Oregon State University Foundation (“OSUF”) and Our Beaver Nation (“OBN”) to support fundraising initiatives. Collaborate with Beaver Sports Properties (“BSP”) to identify and execute NIL agreements with corporate partners. Assist in working with student-athletes and/or their representatives. Consult with OSU’s Compliance and General Counsel offices to maintain adherence to all applicable federal, state, NCAA, conference, and institutional guidelines/requirements.

20% STUDENT-ATHLETE MATRICULATION
Responsible for ensuring potential student-athletes have relevant information and incoming student-athletes have all materials submitted for admittance. Monitors admissions status of incoming student-athletes. Monitors progress-toward-degree requirements and eligibility status. Ensures confidentiality of student-athlete information. Maintains compliance the NCAA and PAC-12 rules. Serves as a liaison for all housing for student-athletes.

10% SUPERVISION / LEADERSHIP
Provides leadership, supervision and direction for assigned staff year round. Plans, assigns, and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position, assesses performance, and provides corrective feedback. Trains, schedules work, and adjusts work priorities to meet the needs of Football Operations. Ensures compliance with State, University, NCAA and PAC-12 rules, regulations and policies.

5% INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS
This position is responsible for working with and creating partnerships with a diverse population, which includes but is not limited to: senior and executive administrators, deans, professors, advisors, faculty, staff, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, donors, and various external partners (travel agencies, vendors, etc.). Serves as the primary contact for numerous constituents on campus including Admissions, Housing, Compliance, etc.

5% CAMPS
Assists with planning, registration, and execution of summer camps.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6 years of experience working with an NCAA Football Program in a coaching, operations or administrative role.
• Supervision experience.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, with special attention to how they apply to recruiting.
• Knowledge and experience with database management.
• Experience with developing and implementing recruiting strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers, and colleagues

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months..

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s Degree in an Athletic Related Field
• Experience with a Division I FBS Football Program.
• Experience with roster management and scholarship numbers.
• Experience as a NFL Pro Liaison.
• Social Media management experience

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Will work nights and weekends.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09590UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 12/15/2025 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 12/04/2025 | | Full Consideration Date | 12/10/2025 | | Closing Date | 12/12/2025 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 10, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach:

1) Resume/Vita

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Jacque Bruns at jacque.bruns@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat.... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics is committed to promoting diversity and equity in all that we do. In your experience, how have you showed a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion? Give specific examples of how you have been involved with personnel, programs or other initiatives that show a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball? If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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