General Manager for Football

EXPIRED

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for the full-time position of General Manager (Specialist 1A).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include: assisting the Head Football Coach in a variety of duties including the oversight of all recruiting personnel and player personnel strategy; maintaining recruiting database of prospective student-athletes including updating and streamlining information utilizing JumpForward and ARMs; oversees and directs staff related to recruiting mailings to prospects/coaches and planning/coordinating activities for official and unofficial recruiting visit weekends; prepare film on prospective student-athletes and clip it to highlight abilities/skills that coaches will then use to make an evaluation; and other program duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent organizational, coaching/teaching, communication, and public relations skills.
• Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for the full-time position of General Manager (Specialist 1A).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include: assisting the Head Football Coach in a variety of duties including the oversight of all recruiting personnel and player personnel strategy; maintaining recruiting database of prospective student-athletes including updating and streamlining information utilizing JumpForward and ARMs; oversees and directs staff related to recruiting mailings to prospects/coaches and planning/coordinating activities for official and unofficial recruiting visit weekends; prepare film on prospective student-athletes and clip it to highlight abilities/skills that coaches will then use to make an evaluation; and other program duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent organizational, coaching/teaching, communication, and public relations skills.
• Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years of recruiting/player personnel experience for a Division I or NFL football program.
• Possesses coaching and student-athlete development philosophies consistent with the Division of Athletics and its football program.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at http://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/, Staff Positions, Search #498152 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 PM Eastern time on January 17, 2024.

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The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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