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Assistant Athletic Director of Player Management

University of Georgia
retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Athens
Jul 16, 2025
Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S13876P
Working Title Assistant Athletic Director of Player Management
Department Athletics-NIL
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience
Posting Date 07/15/2025
Open until filled No
Closing Date 07/22/2025
Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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
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