Director of Player Development/Brand Strategy

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

Posted on Jul 18, 2026
Working Title Director of Player Development/Brand Strategy
Department Athletics-0850
Requisition Number S_260553
Posting Open Date 07/17/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/27/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Lead Nebraska Football’s player-development program and serve as the primary architect of each student-athlete’s growth beyond on-field performance. Player development is the core of this role – life skills, professional and career readiness, leadership, and transition support. Within that mandate, own personal-brand strategy as a core component, helping players build durable, marketable, and authentic identities during and after their time at Nebraska. Work in close coordination with football operations, compliance, academic and performance staff, and any NIL entity, and support the program’s media and communications efforts as appropriate. Weekend and evening hours required. Occasional travel during the season.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree and 3 years work and/or playing experience in college or professional football program or equivalent experience in player/athlete development or student-athlete services.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Player-development experience at the FBS / Power-conference level.
  • Background spanning both player development and brand/marketing.
  • Familiarity with NIL and personal-branding platforms and with tools such as Teamworks, ARMS, Hudl, and Microsoft Office.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Dr. Susan Elza
selza@huskers.com
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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