Director of Player Personnel

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Director of Player Personnel, Football position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

The Director of Player Personnel serves as a key administrative leader for the Brown University Football program. Reporting directly to the Head Football Coach, this position is responsible for the strategic management of the roster and the execution of a comprehensive recruiting operation. As the leader of all off-field football staff, including Director of Football Operations, Director of Player Development, and Coordinator of Football Operations,  this role bridges the gap between coaching strategy and administrative execution, ensuring the program identifies and attracts high-caliber student-athletes who can thrive within Brown’s rigorous academic environment and the competitive landscape of the Ivy League.

Education and Experience

·       Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree preferred).

·       Experience: 3–5 years of experience in collegiate football operations, recruiting, or player personnel. Experience within an Ivy League or NCAA Division 1 environment is highly preferred.

·       Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I recruiting rules and the ability to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test.

·       Technical Skills: Proficiency in football-specific software (DV Sport, Hudl, Catapult) and recruiting databases (ARMS).

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Director of Player Personnel, Football position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

The Director of Player Personnel serves as a key administrative leader for the Brown University Football program. Reporting directly to the Head Football Coach, this position is responsible for the strategic management of the roster and the execution of a comprehensive recruiting operation. As the leader of all off-field football staff, including Director of Football Operations, Director of Player Development, and Coordinator of Football Operations,  this role bridges the gap between coaching strategy and administrative execution, ensuring the program identifies and attracts high-caliber student-athletes who can thrive within Brown’s rigorous academic environment and the competitive landscape of the Ivy League.

Education and Experience

·       Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree preferred).

·       Experience: 3–5 years of experience in collegiate football operations, recruiting, or player personnel. Experience within an Ivy League or NCAA Division 1 environment is highly preferred.

·       Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I recruiting rules and the ability to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test.

·       Technical Skills: Proficiency in football-specific software (DV Sport, Hudl, Catapult) and recruiting databases (ARMS).

·       Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders, including PSAs, parents, high school coaches, and university administrators.

Job Competencies

·       Creative Project Management: Proven ability to manage a content and evaluative calendar and meet strict deadlines during the fast-paced recruiting cycle.

·       Social Media Fluency: Expert-level understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

·       Communication Mastery: Ability to write persuasive, professional, and culturally relevant copy for a diverse audience of student-athletes and their families.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League, and ECAC rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-03-05

Job Posting Title:

Director of Player Personnel

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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