The Director of Football Operations reports to the Head Football Coach with additional oversight and guidance from a member of the Senior Athletic Management staff. This position is responsible for the organization of the day-to-day operations of the Football program. This position assists the Head Football Coach in all phases of planning, developing, and promoting a highly competitive Division I program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Eastern Illinois University, the Ohio Valley Conference and the NCAA.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Eastern Illinois Football
• Anticipate and satisfy all logistical needs of the football program
• Manage and direct GA Director of Football Operations/Player Development, Quality Control interns and student assistants and volunteers
• Serve as liaison between the football office and the athletic department; academic services, athletic communications, marketing, compliance, ticket office, business office, sports medicine, equipment, strength and conditioning, training table, facilities, University Conference Planning and University Police
• Coordinate team travel logistics and itineraries
• Coordinate arrangements for pre-season training camp
• Organize and coordinate NFL relations
• Assist with the monitoring and support of student-athletes in the areas of: financial aid, housing, and meal arrangements
• Coordinate and communicate all practice schedules with all supporting offices
• Oversee Countable Hours Logs and complete compliance documents as needed
• Assist with all official and unofficial visits – serve as University Host-recruit liaison during official visit weekends
• Responsible for full compliance with University, Department and NCAA regulations
• Collaborate on development of a responsible budget for their sport
• Collaborate with Athletic and University support units to ensure Student-Athlete health, safety and well- being
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Bachelor's Degree required; Possess 2 years of athletic operations experience or comparable experience and/or football playing experience. Must be organized and have ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks. Work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends; Must be service and solution-oriented, placing program needs ahead of individual needs; Knowledge of NCAA rules preferred. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence.

A complete file consists of a letter of application, resume, and names, phone numbers, emails of three (3) professional references. Questions regarding this search should be directed to Mark Bonnstetter, Search Committee Chair, at mdbonnstetter@eiu.edu.

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