Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Football Coaching Operations & Analytics Strategist is responsible for coordinating the daily operational needs of the team and coaching staff while leading the football program's analytics and strategic decision-making initiatives. This position serves as the bridge between coaching, operations, video, technology, and data analysis to ensure coaches have accurate, timely, and actionable information to improve team performance and game preparation. The position requires exceptional organization, communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure Division I football environment.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Physical Demands:
This position requires working during evenings and weekends, which are considered non-standard work hours. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, etc.; Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; and constantly communicates via telephone, email and in person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Preferences:
Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume educational or collegiate institution.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Football Coaching Operations & Analytics Strategist is responsible for coordinating the daily operational needs of the team and coaching staff while leading the football program's analytics and strategic decision-making initiatives. This position serves as the bridge between coaching, operations, video, technology, and data analysis to ensure coaches have accurate, timely, and actionable information to improve team performance and game preparation. The position requires exceptional organization, communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure Division I football environment.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations, as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes. Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Physical Demands:
This position requires working during evenings and weekends, which are considered non-standard work hours. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, etc.; Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; and constantly communicates via telephone, email and in person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Preferences:
Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume educational or collegiate institution.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)

Best Consideration Date: July 24, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

PRES-ICA-Football

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$89,760 - $107,712

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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