Director, Player Development & Alumni Relations

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Director, Player Development & Alumni Relations. This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted annual salary range of $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the general supervision of the Head Football Coach and Chief of Staff, the Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for leading and overseeing the professional, personal, and social development of football student-athletes. This role directs comprehensive programming that supports student-athlete success in personal growth, academic achievement, and athletic performance. In addition, the position oversees football alumni relations, fostering meaningful engagement and connection between former student-athletes, the program, and the department. The Director also serves as a key advisor to the Head Coach and assistant coaches on administrative matters related to player development, academic progress, and overall student-athlete well-being.

All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and training is required; Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football; Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion; Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment; Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload; Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort; Ability to communicate with personnel in a clear and concise manner; Incumbent must be able to work cooperatively with other University departments in a complex administrative environment; Superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, recruits, parents, donors, Conference and NCAA officials; Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility; Demonstrate word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy; Knowledge of University policies and procedures; Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on May 28th, 2026. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references via the following website link: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/10562

 *Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.

 As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

 “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.