About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Job Summary

Responsible for management of the daily operation of the football office and serves as a main point of contact for program operations. Represents the football program at external, campus and wider community events with the Head Football Coach. Responsible for oversight of the programs budget and forecasting. Serves as the department's administrative liaison and works closely with athletic administration, on-campus partners, external constituents and the ASUN Conference to ensure overall success of the football program.

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Job Summary

Responsible for management of the daily operation of the football office and serves as a main point of contact for program operations. Represents the football program at external, campus and wider community events with the Head Football Coach. Responsible for oversight of the programs budget and forecasting. Serves as the department's administrative liaison and works closely with athletic administration, on-campus partners, external constituents and the ASUN Conference to ensure overall success of the football program.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversees and supervises the day-to-day administrative operations of the football program, including direct supervision over major components such as budget, compliance, alumni relations, and fundraising/coaches club
2. Coordinates football team support activities, such as operations, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, equipment, video operations, enrollment services, compliance, fiscal responsibility, communications, and academic support
3. Coordinates daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual plans along with Head Football Coach, and Director of Football Operations that best maximizes student-athlete schedules and times based on NCAA regulations and academic needs
4. Coordinates gameday activities with partners from across the athletic department including but not limited to KSUAA Game Day Operations, facilities, marketing, and ticketing
5. Serves as the main point of contact with campus Event and Venue Management for all football related actives, i.e., games, practices, camps, and recruiting initiatives.
6. Understands staffing plans for recruiting and review plans and expenses to ensure efficient use of time and resources available to the program
7. Oversees the coordination of recruiting visits and collaborate with department efforts as needed
8. Confers with the athletics administration, Head Football Coach, and/or Compliance, regarding any actual or potential violation of NCAA rules, and recommends procedures to preclude such violations
9. Manages and supervises all assigned administrative football support staff
10. Works with the Head Football Coach, Director of Football Operations and football equipment manager to develop travel plans for all away games as well as logistical operations for home contests
11. Collaborates with Head Football Coach, Director Football Operations and KSUAA Business Office to develop and review annual budget
12. Supports the Director of Football Operations, responsibility to oversee, execute and reconcile the football budget, including adherence to university and department procurement guidelines
13. Collaborates with various internal department groups that assist with the football program to keep all parties up to date
14. In conjunction with Head Football Coach, athletics administration and HR manages all personnel actions, including promotions, reclassification requests, contract renewals or cancellations for Assistant Coaches, and salary adjustments for staff
15. Represents Head Football Coach at various meetings and department functions when necessary; including all duties and responsibilities, which may arise from time-to-time such as University and ASUN Conference committee assignments
16. Acts as the primary administrative liaison to the Head Football Coach
17. Collaborate with Head Football Coach and athletics administration on long term vision and execution plan for KSU football
18. Responsible for all football game contracts in coordination with the athletic administration

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree required, preferably business management or a related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience
Eight (8) years of collegiate athletic department experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Experience in managing a multi-million-dollar budget with various levels and the ability to use existing resources efficiently to align with departmental budgetary goals
Prior collegiate coaching, and or playing experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to work with diverse populations
Able to work cooperatively with other University departments
Able to work and interact with staff, faculty, and student-athletes
Able to attend required Departmental meetings
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Must have a comprehensive understanding of collegiate athletic programs and operation units
High degree of integrity; demonstration of good judgment and the ability to respond quickly; use independent judgment
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Highly developed organizational skills including the ability to work under pressure to manage and coordinate multiple projects and requests and meet competing deadlines
Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships
Team player with excellent communications skills
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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