Director Of Player Personnel
Inside Higher Ed, Providence, RI, United States
Director of Player Personnel
Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Director of Player Personnel, Football position located in Providence, Rhode Island. The program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who compete in NCAA Division I.
The Director of Player Personnel serves as a key administrative leader for the Brown University Football program. Reporting directly to the Head Football Coach, this position is responsible for the strategic management of the roster and the execution of a comprehensive recruiting operation. The director leads all off‑field football staff, including the Director of Football Operations, the Director of Player Development, and the Coordinator of Football Operations, bridging the gap between coaching strategy and administrative execution to attract high‑caliber student‑athletes who can thrive within Brown’s rigorous academic environment.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree required (Master's Degree preferred).
Experience: 3–5 years of experience in collegiate football operations, recruiting, or player personnel; Ivy League or NCAA Division I experience highly preferred.
Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I recruiting rules and ability to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in football‑specific software (DV Sport, Hudl, Catapult) and recruiting databases (ARMS).
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with diverse stakeholders, including PSAs, parents, high‑school coaches, and university administrators.
Job Competencies
Creative Project Management: Proven ability to manage a content and evaluation calendar and meet strict deadlines during the recruiting cycle.
Social Media Fluency: Expert‑level understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Communication Mastery: Ability to write persuasive, professional, and culturally relevant copy for a diverse audience of student‑athletes and their families.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification. Violations or knowledge of violations must be reported to the compliance office.
Background check: Criminal, Education, MVR. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Benefits Of Working At Brown: Information on the benefits can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date: 2026-03-05
Submission Guidelines: Please submit an application with a cover letter and resume for each position. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.
Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brown is an E‑Verify Employer.
EEO Statement Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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The Director of Player Personnel serves as a key administrative leader for the Brown University Football program. Reporting directly to the Head Football Coach, this position is responsible for the strategic management of the roster and the execution of a comprehensive recruiting operation. The director leads all off‑field football staff, including the Director of Football Operations, the Director of Player Development, and the Coordinator of Football Operations, bridging the gap between coaching strategy and administrative execution to attract high‑caliber student‑athletes who can thrive within Brown’s rigorous academic environment.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree required (Master's Degree preferred).
Experience: 3–5 years of experience in collegiate football operations, recruiting, or player personnel; Ivy League or NCAA Division I experience highly preferred.
Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I recruiting rules and ability to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in football‑specific software (DV Sport, Hudl, Catapult) and recruiting databases (ARMS).
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with diverse stakeholders, including PSAs, parents, high‑school coaches, and university administrators.
Job Competencies
Creative Project Management: Proven ability to manage a content and evaluation calendar and meet strict deadlines during the recruiting cycle.
Social Media Fluency: Expert‑level understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Communication Mastery: Ability to write persuasive, professional, and culturally relevant copy for a diverse audience of student‑athletes and their families.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification. Violations or knowledge of violations must be reported to the compliance office.
Background check: Criminal, Education, MVR. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Benefits Of Working At Brown: Information on the benefits can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date: 2026-03-05
Submission Guidelines: Please submit an application with a cover letter and resume for each position. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.
Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Brown is an E‑Verify Employer.
EEO Statement Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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