General Manager of Football

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

-Completion of the forms and papers for SAs and recruits Eligibility to Compliance
-Maintain football squad roster and obtain all information needed for SAs and recruits
-Request all transcripts, test scores Sickle cell tests, official and unofficial
-Manage the completion process from start to finish on all recruits, signees and walk-ons
-Set-up paperwork and travel plans for all recruits and reimburse all travel
-Manage official visit with meals, hosts, hotel rooms and professors
-Work with players to handle all problems dealing with financial aid and scholarship money
-Work with players to solve eligibility problems from drop class schedules, lack of payment
-Arrange emergency travel for players and paperwork for trip
-Arrange transportation of players to and from airport
-Work with HFC with discipline of players and meetings with problems of athletes
-Setup housing for players on campus and off campus
-Monitor payment being made to the leasing office off campus by athletes
-Provide information to SAs on all information needed for daily upcoming situations
-Provide information on game tickets procedure
-Handle all parent questions on SAs and recruits form phone calls and visits
Mentor players who are dealing with personal and school problems
-Complete the admission process of all SAs and walk on with the paperwork with the ECU and EC
-Provide travel for players to Student Health or Med center to update shots or medical needs
-Monitor players or books return to the academic department and collection of them
-Monitor practice being close to public assign gate duties
-Abide by all policies, procedures and guidelines of ECU, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
-Build quality relationships and work collaboratively with Athletics, Pirate Club, and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
-Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

-Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and previous football experience in coaching or operations at the high school, college or professional level.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

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Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.