Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/31

Target hiring range for this position will be between $75,000-$110,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/31

Target hiring range for this position will be between $75,000-$110,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Head Football Coach and Director of Football Operations, the Director of Player Development is responsible for preparing Northwestern Football student-athletes for life after sport. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, professional development and life-skills curriculum, employer relations and internship coordination, and all former player relations and programming.

*Willingness and ability to travel as well as work evenings, weekends and holidays.*

Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Specific Responsibilities :

· Organize and coordinate employer relations, internships, and summer jobs for football student-athletes; coordinate football-specific professional development events in collaboration with NU for Life department.

· Foster and maintain all former player relationships, including planning events, (reunions and letter-winners), graduation reception, and developing programming to connect current and former student-athletes (Alumni Mentoring Program).

· Oversee and support facilitation of NU Branch App as it relates to former player relations and professional development.

· Coordinate and support all aspects of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) legislation for the football program in conjunction with Compliance and NU for Life.

· Oversee Honorary Captain program in-season.

· Assist with day-to-day operations including, but not limited to: team travel, pre-season campus, fundraising, post-season travel, recruiting, operations, gameday activities and summer camps.

· Models nondiscriminatory practices throughout all aspects of the football program.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

· 5 years’ experience in college or professional football

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· Previous experience managing a diverse team

· Maintenance of CPR, AED and First Aid training

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

· Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.

_ Benefits: _
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/b...to learn more.

_ Work-Life and Wellness: _
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/b...to learn more.

_ Professional Growth & Development: _
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/l..._to learn more . _

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