Position Information

Posting Number 20113074

Position Title Director of Football Operations

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Athletics Operations

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The director of football operations assists the head football coach in running certain aspects of the football program at Lamar University. The position requires a commitment to compliance and academics leading to graduation of student-athletes. The position requires active involvement in the community for fundraising purposes. Strict adherence to established NCAA , Southland Conference, Texas State University System and Lamar University rules and regulations is required.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee all aspects of football team travel, including buses, flights, hotels, meals, and itineraries. Develop and maintain travel lists, rooming assignments, and transportation logistics. Conduct advance site visits to ensure hotels have proper meeting space. Assist with Chrome River travel processing for head coach and assistant coaches.

• Manage on-campus meals, including coordinating bids with Chartwells and outside vendors. Track off-campus housing addresses for all players. Oversee summer job placements where applicable. Handle graduate assistants’ admissions, housing, and in-season meals. Maintain oversight of player nutrition and coordinate needs with the team dietitian.

• Provide detailed oversight of the football operations budget, including purchase tracking. Oversee the equipment manager, equipment room operations, and related budgets. Assist in ordering facility and office needs as required.

• Oversee the hiring and job responsibilities of the Academic/Operations GA. Organize and facilitate alumni meetings and fundraisers with the GA. Oversee student hiring for student assistant positions and approve timesheets. Ensure efficiency in meal planning to minimize waste and track which staff are on meal plans.

• Keep TeamWorks updated with player and staff addresses, emails, and calendars. Ensure effective communication with staff and support personnel regarding meetings and calendar adjustments. Maintain structured coordination of non-student-athlete affairs within the software program.

• Organize and facilitate alumni engagement initiatives and fundraisers. Act as the primary liaison for alumni relations and coordinate with development staff.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Detail oriented approach to scheduling, budgeting, and operations management.

• Experience overseeing staff, including student and graduate assistants.

• Able to tolerate flexible work hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements: Ability to continuously interact with public (internal or external). Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Job Conditions: Job functions typically conducted indoors and outdoors at athletic facilities

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community..

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/hr-services/benefits/index.html)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 1-3 years relevant experience related to the essential job functions.

  EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

  Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary Commenstrate

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 03/10/2025

Close Date 06/13/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions