Director of Former Player Engagement and Development

EXPIRED

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs activities to strategically engage, cultivate, and steward former football student-athletes resulting in benefits to them and the Clemson Football program that lead to greater opportunities in personal business and program exposure. Assists the football program in recruiting prospective student-athletes and developing current student-athletes. Performs other duties as assigned.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs activities to strategically engage, cultivate, and steward former football student-athletes resulting in benefits to them and the Clemson Football program that lead to greater opportunities in personal business and program exposure. Assists the football program in recruiting prospective student-athletes and developing current student-athletes. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Outreach: Develops and administers a strategic plan of outreach to former players to include regular travel throughout the year. Identifies opportunities for former player engagement. Works in collaboration with The P.A.W Journey team to host various former player networking and hiring events. Assists with donor stewardship and acquiring new supporters through hosting, presenting, and long-term maintenance of relationships.

25% - Essential - IPTAY Coordination: Manages and grows a major gifts portfolio of former football players and football related prospects with an associated target number of visits, solicitations, and dollars raised as approved by IPTAY's Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts. Funds raised to support football program initiatives (e.g capital projects, Best is Standard Fund, PAW Journey, etc). Meet monthly with IPTAY's Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts. Periodically attend IPTAY staff meetings. Coordinate football reunion activities and Fall BBQ, spring game weekend, and honorary captains with the Block C Club.

20% - Essential - Gameday Management: Manages former player access on gamedays. Coordinates credential distribution, parking, and logistical support. To include post-season games.

15% - Essential - Player Development: Interacts and mentors football student-athletes in professional and personal development contexts.

10% - Essential - Perform other duties as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  15% - Stand for prolonged period
  15% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  15% - Walk or move about
  15% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
   5% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

   5% - Exposure to heat or cold
   5% - Wet or humid
   5% - Noise
  25% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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