General Manager-Football at Syracuse University

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level: S5

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

The General Manager will oversee the strategic plan of the Syracuse Football scouting operation within the recruiting department. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all evaluations of prospective student-athletes and determining their status on the team’s recruiting board. The General Manager is the primary point of contact for all student athlete revenue sharing within football in collaboration with the Head Coach. This position will create and maintain the grading system used by recruiting and coaching staff members. In addition, the position will be responsible for overseeing data collection, organization, analysis, and distribution of prospect information to the football staff. Other duties will include managing scouting personnel and student assistants. This individual will complete various tasks as assigned by the Head Coach.

Education and Experience: Minimum bachelor’s degree and successful experience working in football at the NCAA / NFL level.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrate knowledge of football, skills, tactics and strategies.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and a commitment to rules compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and project a professional attitude.
• Commitment to the recruitment of quality student-athletes.
• Football recruiting philosophy must be compatible with that of the Head Coach.
• Ability to support gender and diversity commitment of the department.
• Must be eligible to obtain a State of New York driver’s license and must be able to comply with all university requirements pertaining to driving on state business.
• Ability to multi-task and meet requirements under pressure and willingness to work extended hours.
• Must possess the ability to meet project deadlines and work under time constraint pressures.
• Good organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Strong commitment and ability to work well with student-athletes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of XOS video, Hudl, and Pro Football Focus platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the strategic plan of the Syracuse Football scouting operation within the recruiting department.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all student athlete revenue sharing within football.
• Oversee all evaluations of prospective student-athletes and determine their status on the team’s recruiting board.
• Watch, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Create and maintain the grading system used by recruiting and coaching staff members and oversee all data collection, organization, analysis, and distribution of prospect information to the football staff.
• Assist with all on-campus recruiting functions and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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