Assistant to the Football General Manager (Athletics Administrative Professional III)

Position Summary

Step into the engine room of a Division I football program. As the Assistant to the Football General Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of SDSU Football by supporting roster strategy, recruiting operations, and financial planning. This is a high-impact position where analytics meets athletics, and where your insights help build a competitive, sustainable program. You’ll collaborate closely with coaches, recruiting staff, and key stakeholders to drive smart, data-informed decisions that elevate performance on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Roster Strategy & Player Development: Support roster construction, evaluate talent across high school and transfer pipelines, and contribute to long-term team planning
• Financial & NIL Strategy: Assist in managing roster budgets, scholarship allocations, and Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) initiatives
• Recruiting Operations: Maintain recruiting databases, assess prospects, and provide actionable insights to coaching staff
• Data & Analytics: Leverage football operations systems and analytics tools to inform player valuation, roster decisions, and financial modeling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between coaches, recruiting staff, and external partners including donors and NIL collectives
• Program Support: Contribute to special projects, stakeholder engagement, and day-to-day football operations

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of modern college football — where strategy, analytics, and NIL are reshaping the game
• Direct impact on a Division I program’s success — your work helps build winning rosters
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with coaches, analysts, and athletics leadership
• Growth opportunity in a rapidly evolving space at the intersection of sports, business, and data
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within a dynamic athletics community

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on February 28, 2027.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Communications, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

SDSU Athletics is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity while championing the value they bring to our success. We strive to become one of the most diverse and inclusive athletic departments in the country by celebrating each other and our diverse backgrounds. We seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for all.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Advanced knowl