General Manager of Football

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

General Manager of Football

Position Number

985405

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

General Manager of Football

Position Number

985405

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

ATH Football

Department Homepage

www.ecupirates.com

Advertising Department

FOOTBALL

Division

Athletics

Classification Title

Director Professional

Working Title

General Manager of Football

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

$100,000 - $115,000

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Job Duties

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

-Completion of the forms and papers for SAs and recruits Eligibility to Compliance
-Maintain football squad roster and obtain all information needed for SAs and recruits
-Request all transcripts, test scores Sickle cell tests, official and unofficial
-Manage the completion process from start to finish on all recruits, signees and walk-ons
-Set-up paperwork and travel plans for all recruits and reimburse all travel
-Manage official visit with meals, hosts, hotel rooms and professors
-Work with players to handle all problems dealing with financial aid and scholarship money
-Work with players to solve eligibility problems from drop class schedules, lack of payment
-Arrange emergency travel for players and paperwork for trip
-Arrange transportation of players to and from airport
-Work with HFC with discipline of players and meetings with problems of athletes
-Setup housing for players on campus and off campus
-Monitor payment being made to the leasing office off campus by athletes
-Provide information to SAs on all information needed for daily upcoming situations
-Provide information on game tickets procedure
-Handle all parent questions on SAs and recruits form phone calls and visits
Mentor players who are dealing with personal and school problems
-Complete the admission process of all SAs and walk on with the paperwork with the ECU and EC
-Provide travel for players to Student Health or Med center to update shots or medical needs
-Monitor players or books return to the academic department and collection of them
-Monitor practice being close to public assign gate duties
-Abide by all policies, procedures and guidelines of ECU, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
-Build quality relationships and work collaboratively with Athletics, Pirate Club, and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
-Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

-Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Minimum Education/Experience

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and previous football experience in coaching or operations at the high school, college or professional level.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

None

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date

01/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins

02/12/2026

Rank Level

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/...

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate where you learned about this Athletics position.

   • NCAA
   • NACDA
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • DiverseJobs.net
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • ECU website
   • Professional Association (e.g. CoSIDA, NACMA, AFCA, NABC, ABCA, etc.)
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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