Director of Player Development/Brand Strategy

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Director of Player Development/Brand Strategy

Department
Athletics-0850

Requisition Number
S_260553

Posting Open Date
07/17/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
07/27/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Description of Work

Lead Nebraska Football's player-development program and serve as the primary architect of each student-athlete's growth beyond on-field performance. Player development is the core of this role - life skills, professional and career readiness, leadership, and transition support. Within that mandate, own personal-brand strategy as a core component, helping players build durable, marketable, and authentic identities during and after their time at Nebraska. Work in close coordination with football operations, compliance, academic and performance staff, and any NIL entity, and support the program's media and communications efforts as appropriate. Weekend and evening hours required. Occasional travel during the season.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity
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Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 3 years work and/or playing experience in college or professional football program or equivalent experience in player/athlete development or student-athlete services.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree preferred.
Player-development experience at the FBS / Power-conference level.
Background spanning both player development and brand/marketing.
Familiarity with NIL and personal-branding platforms and with tools such as Teamworks, ARMS, Hudl, and Microsoft Office.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No

Physical Required
No

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No

Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes

Posted Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply

Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Dr. Susan Elza
selza@huskers.com

Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional

Job Type
Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No

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Appointment End Date