General Manager for Football

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

General Manager for Football

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on February 11, 2026.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

General Manager for Football

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on February 11, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

2016259T

Department Summary

Leads and administers the recruiting department, implementing innovative evaluation methodologies. Collaborates with coaching staff in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring high school and transfer student-athletes using analytics, advanced scouting, and performance evaluation. Manage the program’s recruiting database, prospect identification and evaluation process, in addition to maintaining the status of scholarship offers, recruiting targets, and commitments.

Oversees recruitment campaigns and social media engagement. Engage with senior level administrators related to marketing strategies to enhance program visibility and attract top talent. Research and briefs the head coach on current trends, analytics, and innovations and ensures recruiting strategies align with the competitive landscape of the Mid-American Conference and positions the program for long-term success.

Develops and executes a long-term strategy for roster construction, balancing high school recruiting, transfers, and player retention in a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)-influenced and transfer-portal driven marketplace, and a six-figure budget for revenue share allocations and scholarships in partner with the head coach.

Ensures the program’s alignment with university goals, NCAA, and Mid-American Conference regulations, and emerging trends in college athletics, (e.g., NIL opportunities and revenue-sharing models). Serves as the key contact between the football program, athletic administration, and the compliance department.

Position Profile

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provides operational leadership and coordination for complex sports programs with significant roster, scholarship, and regulatory demands. Applies to athletic programs with complex roster management, extensive regulatory requirements, and conference-driven operational demands. Partners with coaches, Athletics Compliance, and senior athletics leadership to support roster administration, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) process coordination, transfer and eligibility workflows, and implementation of conference and NCAA requirements. Manages the NCAA transfer portal and monitors changes to NCAA regulations, with a particular focus on developments impacting the transfer portal. Roles in this sub-family are typically associated with high-complexity athletic programs and may not apply uniformly across all sports.

Level Summary

Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.

Problem Solving

Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.

Independence of Action

High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Department

ICA-Football

Pay Rate

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with an employer contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more.

Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benef....

Pay Grade

CA&P|19|

Pay Range

$68,299.00 - $117,127.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family

Athletics

Job Sub Family

Sports Performance

Job Level

M3

Job Open Date

02/03/2026

Posting End Date

02/11/2026

Planning Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Work Schedule

Months

12 month

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40+ hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

on-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. References

Optional Documents

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