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Job Posting Title: General Manager of Football

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM Athletics - Ops - Football - Operations - Support (Beth Rex (00073715))

Work Location: 0101 Football Operations Building

Pay Grade: Professional

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The General Manager of Football oversees the internal relations of the football program to include, oversight of advance scouting, recruiting, player personnel, operations and high school and alumni relations. Work is performed under the supervision of the head football coach in collaboration with university administrators and the football program staff.

70% Provides oversight and leadership for advance scouting, high school and alumni relations, operations, player personnel, and recruiting. Oversees all roster management and assists coaching staff in identifying, evaluating, constructing, and managing the 85 scholarships and 20 walk-on roster, including constant evaluation of current roster with coaching staff to help identify areas of strengths and weaknesses to formulate recruiting plans; Works to retain current student athletes; Oversees the transfer portal and manages portal evaluations; Manages incoming on-boarding of incoming players; Assists Head Coach in the day to day management of football team; Researches and advises Head Football coach on current trends and advances in college football; Assists coaching and administrative staff in developing and executing recruiting weekend events; Assists with the coaching staff and prospects and their families during official and unofficial visits. Oversees offensive and defensive student workers to include hire, train, plan work assignments, prioritize, assign tasks to be completed, determine techniques to be used to accomplish tasks, and ensure satisfactory completion of assigned work.

20% Assists Head Coach with communication and coordination support systems within the Football program to include athletic equipment and video; Liaison for Head Football Coach for all game day activities; NFL Liaison and lead person in educating players and their parents regarding the NFL draft process.

5% Develops and manages signing day activities; Directs and manages coaching clinics; Assists with special projects.

5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department diversity and inclusion initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of an inclusive culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree with five years experience in a D1 athletic program or professional sports organization as a student-athlete, coach or administrator; Knowledge of collegiate athletics, NCAA rules and regulations, and SEC rules and regulations; organizational and interpersonal skills.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends. Travel is required.

Additional :

Special Instructions: A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Posting Date: May 25, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University\xe2\x80\x99s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU\xe2\x80\x99s and . Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( ).

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu

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