Director of Football Operations

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based competitive intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports, and intercollegiate athletics competition, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Director of Football Recruiting Operations & External Relations oversees the complex, dynamic day-to-day administration of the Cornell University’s varsity football program’s recruiting and external engagement efforts in accordance with Cornell, NCAA and Ivy League Rules. Under the direction of the Head Coach, this role manages all recruiting logistics and recruiting experience strategy while also helping to drive Cornell football’s external relations efforts in partnership with the SCL/Athletics Alumni Affairs & Development (AAD) team and Ticketing & Fan Engagement office. This work includes administering appropriate marketing and messaging to the alumni base and other constituent groups, supporting and developing promotional strategies, planning and supporting key engagement events as well as serving as a collaborative partner and liaison to several on-campus partners  and external organizations to proactively promote the Cornell football program through community partnerships and programming, and campus connections.

This position is a 12-months position and requires frequent evening and weekend work during certain times of the year.

Success Factors:

• Ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional, calm and controlled demeanor at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build collaborative  working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Effective organization and communication skills, to consistently relay accurate information and needs to the appropriate audience.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward relationships that support fundraising and engagement  initiatives and drive revenue to meet program goals
• Knowledge of event management processes and activities, in order to successfully plan, organize and execute a wide variety of varsity football related events.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based competitive intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports, and intercollegiate athletics competition, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Director of Football Recruiting Operations & External Relations oversees the complex, dynamic day-to-day administration of the Cornell University’s varsity football program’s recruiting and external engagement efforts in accordance with Cornell, NCAA and Ivy League Rules. Under the direction of the Head Coach, this role manages all recruiting logistics and recruiting experience strategy while also helping to drive Cornell football’s external relations efforts in partnership with the SCL/Athletics Alumni Affairs & Development (AAD) team and Ticketing & Fan Engagement office. This work includes administering appropriate marketing and messaging to the alumni base and other constituent groups, supporting and developing promotional strategies, planning and supporting key engagement events as well as serving as a collaborative partner and liaison to several on-campus partners  and external organizations to proactively promote the Cornell football program through community partnerships and programming, and campus connections.

This position is a 12-months position and requires frequent evening and weekend work during certain times of the year.

Success Factors:

• Ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional, calm and controlled demeanor at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build collaborative  working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Effective organization and communication skills, to consistently relay accurate information and needs to the appropriate audience.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward relationships that support fundraising and engagement  initiatives and drive revenue to meet program goals
• Knowledge of event management processes and activities, in order to successfully plan, organize and execute a wide variety of varsity football related events.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree with at least 2 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work experience in the field of coaching, athletic administration, communications, athletic administration, business/financial management, or event planning.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, web-based recruiting systems).
• Demonstrated project or event management success.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional educational and specific Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Work experience with an NCAA Division I football program is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules is helpful.

University Job Title:

Athletic Operations Admin I

Job Family:

Athletics & Physical Education

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$65,447.00 - $75,632.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Caleb Yu

Contact Email:

ry274@cornell.edu

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