Director of Football Technology

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 500 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 117 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first American Athletic Conference program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats. 

UC student-athletes collectively posted a 3.4 overall GPA in the spring of 2023, resulting in 11 consecutive semesters of a 3.3 department GPA or higher.
 

Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our University and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field. 

For more information visit https://gobearcats.com/.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Football program is seeking candidates for a Director of Football Technology (Sports Program Associate). This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Special Assistant to the Head Coach, the Director of Football Technology will oversee video and technology operations ensuring all audio and visual equipment, and technical needs are met for the Football program. 

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external partners in executing the goals and mission of the program.  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all aspects of Video Coordination within a sport program including: Capture video of all practices and games. Manage and organize the in-house and cloud-based statistical analysis tools; Supervise the game entry and statistical reports used by coaching staff in game strategy preparation; Provide technology setup for game tape review, presentations, game tape exchanges with other college and NFL teams, etc.; Recruit, train and supervise technology and video student assistants; Ensure all Football Technology is operating properly including diagnosing and resolving computers issues, maintaining media servers, database servers and cloud servers containing multiple TB’s worth of data; setup and configure new hardware and software in the football center; Work with external companies on the design and maintenance of all Football program systems and platforms; Act as liaison with external AV equipment companies. Keep current on technology to properly maintain equipment, make recommendations, and coordinate the purchase of new equipment; Liaison between the department/university technology technicians and the Football program. 
• Identify program needs and implement program improvements.
• Collaborate with staff to perform administrative tasks in line with program and department goals. Serve as ambassador of the program and look for opportunities to connect the program to the community and business partners. 
• May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or student-athletes. 
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e. hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, approve time off, etc.)
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. 

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
   

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Must be able to pass and maintain NCAA recruiting certification if required by sport program. 
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Experience

Previous experience as a coach or collegiate player or work in an athletic department setting.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Production, Sports Management, Coaching/Education or related field. 
• Two years of experience in a Football video operation setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills, including written and verbal.
• Knowledge of coaching software (Catapult XOS Thunder, Pro Football Focus, Football Analytical software).
• Understanding of IT management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the team. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Seldom
• Walking - Seldom
• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include:

• Cover letter of interest.
• All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. 

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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