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Senior Associate Director, Football

Work type: Officer of Administration

Categories: Athletics

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Appointment Type and Duration: Interim (OA), Limited

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Compensation Band: OS-OA09-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

January 4, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually, and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, this position has managerial oversight and responsibility for the success of the recruiting department. This position is responsible for determining and establishing an organizational structure and staffing requirements for the program and for implementing and directing a structure for the effective utilization of personnel and resources for the program.

The incumbent exercises professional judgment and decision-making in implementing actions to meet strategic goals. These decisions will assist the program in reaching the goals/objectives of the football program’s mission statement in recruiting and retaining student-athletes for the University of Oregon. The decisions made by the incumbent commit the program to a specific course of action and carry fiduciary responsibility and accountability for managing the program.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and assures the coordination of plans, programs, and events with other programs within the football department. Responsibilities also include conducting post-plan, program, or event review/analysis. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two years of experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of the recruitment process for Division I football student-athletes.

• Knowledge and experience with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, coaches, student-athletes, athletic department constituents, and athletic department personnel.

• Professional presentation and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power 5 Football Conference experience.

• Five years of experience working in a collegiate or professional football program.

• Experience in determining and establishing organizational structure and staffing requirements.

• Master’s degree.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visitour website (https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits) .

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us ([email protected]) or call 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures arelisted here (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is availableonline (https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report) .

Advertised: December 31, 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: January 3, 2026 Pacific Standard Time