Assistant Athletic Director of Player Management

EXPIRED

Position Information

| Classification Title | Athletics Affairs Manager | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
1-2 years experience managing NIL negotiations and communicating with agents. | | Position Summary |
Serve as the primary point of contact with prospective and current football student-athletes (and their representation) for the negotiation of NIL compensation agreements. Collaborate with administration, legal, head coaches, prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes and their representation to negotiate NIL compensation contracts, including structuring agreements that align with the athletic department and team’s financial strategy. Assist in managing the active football roster. Evaluate student-athletes performance and potential in relation to their NIL compensation and market value.

| | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance practices - Knowledge of NCAA technological processes such as TeamWorks and LSDBi - Excellent written and oral communication skills.  - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing,  - Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

| | Physical Demands |
- Stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.  - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.  - Willingness to work extended and nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays especially during peak recruitment, transfer portal periods, and draft preparation.  - Ability to travel.  - Driving as needed to perform job duties.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Contract Negotiations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with prospective and current student-athletes (and their representation) for the negotiation of NIL compensation agreements. 
• Collaborate with administration, legal, head coaches, prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes and their representation to negotiate NIL compensation contracts, including structuring agreements that align with the athletic department and team’s financial strategy. 
• Analyze contract terms to optimize cap space.

| | Percentage of time | 50 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Roster Management:

• Assist in managing the active roster, considering the financial implications of each roster move. 
• Monitor and analyze compensation distribution to align with the team and athletic department’s strategic objectives.

| | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Player Value Analysis:

• Evaluate student-athletes’ performance and potential in relation to their NIL compensation and market value. 
• Provide insights on player retention, release, and recruitment strategies to optimize the department’s financial resources.

| | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Market Analysis:

• Stay informed on nationwide trends, student-athlete market values, and peer strategies to maintain a competitive edge. 
• Analyze other team’s salary cap management practices for potential insights and opportunities.

| | Percentage of time | 10 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Thomas | | Recruitment Contact Email | amy.thomas@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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