General Manager / Player Personnel

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing football operations related to recruiting, roster management, and student-athlete development. This position will oversee key administrative functions, compliance, and operational aspects, ensuring alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards.

• Lead the development and execution of the football program's recruiting strategy, identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes through film study, live evaluations, and performance data analysis
• Collaborate with coaching staff to assess talent, fit, and potential impact of recruits, while managing recruiting databases and tools to track prospects and evaluate trends.
• Manage the football roster, ensuring scholarship allocation and positional balance.
• Oversee official and unofficial visits for recruits in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, including recruiting, eligibility, and financial aid regulations, while maintaining accurate records for all compliance and eligibility documentation. Work closely with the compliance office to educate players and staff on NCAA regulations

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing football operations related to recruiting, roster management, and student-athlete development. This position will oversee key administrative functions, compliance, and operational aspects, ensuring alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards.

• Lead the development and execution of the football program's recruiting strategy, identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes through film study, live evaluations, and performance data analysis
• Collaborate with coaching staff to assess talent, fit, and potential impact of recruits, while managing recruiting databases and tools to track prospects and evaluate trends.
• Manage the football roster, ensuring scholarship allocation and positional balance.
• Oversee official and unofficial visits for recruits in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, including recruiting, eligibility, and financial aid regulations, while maintaining accurate records for all compliance and eligibility documentation. Work closely with the compliance office to educate players and staff on NCAA regulations
• Partner with the Head Coach to develop long-term strategies for player and program success, evaluating and enhancing program policies to ensure alignment with team and institutional goals
• Design and execute comprehensive player development programs focused on academic, athletic, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to align development plans with team objectives.
• Oversee football-specific events, including camps, team travel, and gameday logistics.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional policies
• Represent the football program in community outreach and public events, identifying and managing issues impacting the program's reputation and public image. Work with other athletic and institutional departments to foster fan engagement and generate revenue.
• Develop programs and initiatives to support player retention, academic success, and personal growth, collaborating with academic advisors and support staff to monitor player progress and ensure eligibility. Work with coaches to design individualized development plans for players.
• Oversee scholarship allocation and manage roster composition to ensure balance across position groups, analyzing team needs and developing strategies to address gaps in talent or depth. Collaborate with the coaching staff to ensure roster decisions align with both short-term and long-term goals
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of General Manager/ Director of player Personnel. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Provide oversight of revenue-sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) programs, and serve as the primary point of contact for agents and NIL representatives regarding related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of sports related experience; OR a Master's degree and two (2) years of related experience; OR eight (8) years of sports related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $80,000 - $90,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu.  All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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