General Manager, Football (Administrator I)

at  California State University

Job no: 545361
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Diego
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Join Our Team as the General Manager for our Football Program.
Under the guidance of the Head Football Coach, our General Manager will lead the daily operations of our talent acquisition department, overseeing roster management, financial allocations, and recruitment. You’ll be the primary liaison for all Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnerships, handling player contract negotiations, agent communications, and financial packages. You’ll also play a key role in software management.
If you’re driven, organized, and ready to take on a dynamic role, we want to hear from you!

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.
SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.
For more information regarding SDSU Athletics, click here.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional or NCAA D1 experience in football.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of college athletics administration, professional sports administration, and/or player personnel management.
• Knowledge of current Name, Image, and Likeness trends.
• Exceptional skills in communication, strategic planning, organization, decision-making, facilitating change, guiding and developing staff, and conflict management.
• Current knowledge or the ability to understand and analyze NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with coaches, players, agents, legal guardians, and university administrators.
• Experience and/or knowledge in managing rosters, contract negotiations, and overall budget management.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel out of town.
  University employees that have direct job responsibilities involving intercollegiate athletics are expected to have knowledge and understanding of NCAA, conference and University rules, policies and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, he or she is required to notify the appropriate personnel of any knowledge of, or should have known of, any violation or suspected violation of NCAA, conference, or University regulations.

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