Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/31

Target hiring range for this position will be between $95,000-$105,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Director of Football Video Operations is responsible for overseeing the football program's audio/video and IT needs, including practice and game coverage, film breakdown, video exchange, post production videos, film library, server maintenance and replacement plans for associated software and hardware, and audio/video/IT setups and video production needed throughout the football video operation.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Travel required.

Specific Responsibilities :

Practice and Game-day Support

• Film, capture, edit and distribute video for football practices, games and other program activities using a variety of video formats, camera platforms and technologies.
• Provide video and data breakdown of self-scout, opponent scout, NFL games for use by coaches and student athletes.
• Coordinate video exchange program for all conference and nonconference opponents, including overseeing contracts, requests and online transfers.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to assist with the acquisition and production of electronic playbooks.
• Works with Catapult Thunder with the ongoing development of the football digital video system and in the evaluation and development of a game analysis system for football opponents and self-scout.
• Collaborate with Recruiting Department to plan and execute video production and display needs for on-campus recruiting needs. Maintain recruiting video database.
• Provide assistance with any AV/IT equipment used by coaches and staff both on and off campus.
• Communicate with game day media, NFL scouts and Big Ten office.
• Support and troubleshoot facility integration concerning video/IT in football meeting rooms and office spaces. Assist with facility design and integration as needed.

IT

• Oversee inventory control of Football video equipment and supplies. Manage audiovisual and computer equipment including purchasing and maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve computer, server or technical problems and provide support and solutions to IT issues.
• Manage Catapult Thunder network of 50+ clients, 150+ mobile devices and multiple servers. Maintain redundant network.
• Acts as liaison between football staff and IT staff.
• Train coaches, staff and students on the use of program technology software/hardware.
• Responsible for deployment and inventory of mobile devices used within the program.
• Set up and configure new hardware and software; upgrade existing network as needed.

Supervision

• Supervise four or more staff and ten or more student staff.
• Hire, train and evaluate full-time and student temp workforce. Oversee the work assignment of all staff to meet the audio/video needs of the football operation.
• Oversee budget for video, maintenance of computer/server equipment and hiring of student workers.
• Oversee creative staff strategy and collaboration. Sit in on weekly meetings to provide direction on recruiting and social media content strategy.

Other

• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years' football video experience post undergraduate completion.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Experience in operating digital editing systems, video cameras, and recording equipment.
• Excellent supervisory, communication, interpersonal and organization skills necessary.
• Stay current on latest video technology.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish engaging relationships within and across racialized and other marginalized communities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Facility support experience required.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Experience working in collegiate athletics preferred.
• Experience in Network Management and prior work within a FBS football program is preferred.
• Intimate knowledge of Catapult Thunder video system is preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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