Responsibilities: The Football Analyst is responsible for providing administrative, instructional and coaching support to the Coaching Staff regarding aspects of opponent planning, scouting reports, tendency patterns, personnel packages, and roster status. Assists UI coaching staff with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes. Assists Recruiting Coordinator, Director of Recruiting, and Director of Player Personnel in selected aspects of the on-campus recruiting process. This position requires occasional work in the evenings and on weekends.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum one year of successful intercollegiate football administrative and/or playing experience at the NCAA Division I level;  
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; 
• Minimum of one year of experience Utilizing office productivity software and online database systems (please specify) and visual presentation software such as Visio™ or equivalent;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; as demonstrated by prior research and analytics experiences.  
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment:
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards. 

Desired qualifications:

• Minimum one year of successful intercollegiate football administrative and/or playing experience at the NCAA Power 4 level;
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability) to:
  
  • Utilize video analysis system such as HUDL™, DVSport, XO’s, or equivalent.  
  • Comply with N.C.A.A. rules and regulations.
  • Maintain productive and long term relationships with staff, prospects, and high school coaches.  
  • Utilize football performance analytics systems (i.e., Championship Analytics, Pro Football Focus-PFF).
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Football Analyst”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted. 

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.  Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration. 
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history. 
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu . 

About Iowa:

• Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. 
• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. 
• Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. 
• Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution. 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/working-at-iowa to learn more. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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