Director of Player Personnel and Development

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Director of Player Personnel and Development

Job Profile Title

Assistant Manager A, Athletic Operations

Job Description Summary

The Director of Player Personnel and Development will coordinate the recruiting process under direction of Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Will manage recruiting timeline, create content, and execute communication strategies related to the recruiting process. In addition this role will serve as the primary contact for all student-athlete
development initiatives, including: Student-Athlete mentor program, new student-athlete on-boarding, alumni outreach and internship guidance. Provides support for student-athletes transition to college.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Recruiting - Manage recruit database (Teamworks); create recruiting materials and implement communication to recruits through email, social media, and mailings. Design customized graphics using Adobe Photoshop. Coordinate all on-campus recruiting events (official and unofficial visits); communicate with Recruit Board.
• Football-specific Student Development - manage the mentor program; coordinate summer jobs and outreach to alumni; secure team motivational speakers; coordinate team leadership development programming with rising seniors; career services liaison.
• New Player On-boarding - Manage all communication and transition for incoming freshmen; develop pre-season curriculum with campus partners; conduct regular meetings throughout the year to monitor progress, provide support and content to assist with transition to college; develop player action plans with coaches to assist with development of student-athletes in their first year.
• Practice Logistics - conduct daily practice communication to support staff through coaching staff, including scheduling and equipment needs; responsible for all practice set-up of clocks, speakers, playclocks and headsets.
• Sports Performance Liaison - Serve as contact point for and conduct regular meetings with strength and conditioning, trainers, etc. Plan and prepare team schedules with head coach. Have regular meetings with nutritionist planning meal menus for team and seasonal nutritional needs. Plan, order and stock all team nutrition.
• Team Communication - manage Canvas portal and all team texts/announcements; create day-to-day schedules, itineraries and announcements to team, staff and support staff; communicate schedules and itineraries and planning of practices and team events with support staff (SID, trainers, equipment, strength coaches, etc.).
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Division 1 Collegiate football program, college athletic department required.
• Graphic design experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Exemplary record of interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Requirement 

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.  

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$57,500.00 - $57,500.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay