AssistantAssociate Director of Football Operations

Ole Miss; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in England is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Football Operations to oversee administrative matters within their football program. The ideal candidate will manage logistics, budget monitoring, and compliance with NCAA regulations, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience. This role offers a full-time position with opportunities to lead initiatives and interact with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience related to managing operations in a sports program.
• Experience must relate to NCAA rules and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative matters of the football program.
• Coordinate logistics of team travel and meal planning.
• Monitor the football program budget.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and SEC rules.

Skills

Risk Management

Negotiation

Operational Management

Smartsheets

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Budgeting

Leadership Experience

Program Development

Supervising Experience

Financial Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Position Description

The University of Mississippi Athletics Department is conducting a search for Assistant/Associate Director of Football Operations. This position assists in managing day‑to‑day administrative matters of the University of Mississippi’s football program. The incumbent serves as a liaison with internal departments and external agencies, coordinates enhanced meal planning, monitors the football program budget, and provides leadership for on‑campus game‑day operations.

Position Details

These essential functions include but are not limited to the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Assists with managing administrative matters of the football program.
• Assists with managing on‑campus game‑day operations.
• Assists with day‑to‑day operations of football program.
• Assists with managing policies and procedures to ensure football program compliance with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.
• Serves as liaison with the compliance officer ensuring compliance with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations regarding football and eligibility issues.
• Serves as liaison with institutional departments and external agencies.
• Coordinates logistics of team travel and meal planning.
• Monitors the football program budget.
• Ensures travel and meals are within departmental budget.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, university, southeastern conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.
• Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Interview Requirements

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity / Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Apply online at the University of Mississippi. Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM) is affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss. It is located in Oxford, MS, a vibrant university town.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.

Key Skills

• Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Operational Management
• Smartsheets
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Program Development
• Supervising Experience
• Financial Planning

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Vacancy: 1