Assistant/Associate Director of Football Operations

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Position Description

The University of Mississippi Athletics Department is conducting a search for Assistant/Associate Director of Football Operations. This position assists in managing the 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.

1. Assists with managing administrative matters of the football program.
2. Assists with managing on-campus game day operations.
3. Assists with day-to-day operations of football program.
4. Assists with managing policies and procedures to ensure football program compliance with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.
5. Serves as liaison with the compliance officer ensuring compliance with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations regarding football and eligibility issues.
6. Serves as liaison with institutional departments and external agencies.
7. Coordinates logistics of team travel and meal planning.
8. Monitors the football program budget.
9. Ensures travel and meals are within departmental budget.
10. Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
11. Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
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

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About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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