University of Michigan · 4 hours ago
Director of Football Experience & Engagement
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a Director of Football Experience & Engagement who will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the complete football student-athlete experience. This role involves coordinating student-athlete services, family and staff engagement, and ensuring compliance with NCAA standards while fostering community and alumni relations.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of the Director of Player Development and Director of Football Administration
Manage the department responsible for coordinating all football student-athlete services, family engagement, and alumni initiatives
Collaborate with the Head Coach, Director of Football Operations, Chief of Staff, General Manager, and senior staff to support student-athlete development, care, and well-being
Serve as a student-athlete advocate while maintaining accountability, structure, and program standards
Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies
Serve as the primary point of contact for student-athlete and football staff families
Lead notification and communication with families regarding player issues, in coordination with coaching, medical, and administrative staff
Oversee family game-day distribution and communication, including credentials, tickets, seating, parking, and hospitality
Plan and execute family weekends, events, and community initiatives
Produce and distribute a football family newsletter with timely updates and resources
Support onboarding and transition assistance for football staff families
Provide leadership and oversight of staff responsible for student-athlete academic support, ensuring progress toward eligibility, degree completion, and graduation
Supervise and collaborate with the Director of Football Administration managing onboarding and enrollment processes for incoming student-athletes
Lead and direct staff delivering Life Plan and player development programming, including academic planning, career exploration, experiential learning, and post-graduation readiness
Supervise NIL education, fulfillment, and player engagement operations in partnership with compliance
Provide leadership oversight of student-athlete transitions into and out of the program, including workforce readiness initiatives
Lead community engagement and service initiatives involving players, alumni, staff, and families
Collaborate with Michigan Athletics Career Center, Leadership Development Program, and other athletics units on external events, donor engagement, and program initiatives
Build partnerships with local organizations, sports teams, and venues to expand off-campus engagement opportunities
Serve as the primary liaison to football alumni
Develop and maintain alumni mentorship and networking programs
Plan and execute alumni events, reunions, and game-day initiatives
Produce and distribute an alumni newsletter, including professional (pro) player updates
Foster long-term alumni engagement and connection to the program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five years of experience in professional or collegiate athletics
Experience in collegiate athletics, student-athlete development, or related leadership roles
Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage professional staff
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across athletics, campus units, and external partners
Commitment to the holistic development and well-being of student-athletes
Capacity to travel
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Required to work extended and irregular hours during the competitive season
Benefits
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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