Football Chief of Staff

Title: Football Chief of Staff

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

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Posted Salary Grade:

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Walt Wells

About the College/Department:

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Football Chief of Staff is responsible for the daily operation of the football office and it's administrative function within the EKU athletics department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: · Three years of experience in football operations, athletic administration, coaching collegiate football, serving as an athletic graduate assistant, and/or participation as a student-athlete at a collegiate or professional sport level. NCAA Division I FBS or FCS experience preferred.· Must demonstrate knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Licensure & Certifications: Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

• 35% - Oversee and supervise the day-to-day administrative operations of the football program, including direct supervision over all football administrative staff and major components such as compliance, alumni relations, high school coach liaison, development, - (Essential)
• 20% - Serve as the liaison to athletics administration and administrative departments such as compliance, human resources, communications, ticketing, business office, Worn Cleat Club, Matter of Pride Boosters (development and alumni relations). - (Essential)
• 15% - Work closely with Development and Alumni Relations offices on fundraising endeavors • Create and execute programs to cultivate relationships with football alumni • Oversee departmental communication to alumni and donors - (Essential)
• 15% - Assist with all football events including, but not limited to, camps, clinics, official and unofficial visits, and development/alumni gatherings. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist the Director of Football Operations with team travel - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.