Director of Player Services

Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the Big Ten Conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Director of Player Services
Job Category: Staff & Executive - Athletics
Department: Athl - Football

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Player Services for Athletics - Football. Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Performs a variety of day-to-day responsibilities in support of the Football Program.
• Reports to the Director of Football Equipment and is assigned by the Head Football Coach to perform duties within the football program’s Equipment Operations department.
• Supervises and directs Equipment Room Graduate Assistants and Student Managers.

Exempt

Salary Range: $40,000-$80,000

Minimum Salary: 0.000
Mid Range Salary: 0.000
Maximum Salary: 0.000

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.50

Contract Administrators

People Soft

Staff - 12 month

ABP

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Graduate Assistant Equipment Manager experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or 2 years full time equipment manager experience.

• A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, follow up, and follow through.
• Ability to be detail oriented and possess excellent oral and written communicational skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Big Ten Football Conference and NCAA rules and regulations, particularly in regards to recruiting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access & Internet Explorer.

• Certified Athletic Equipment Manager through the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) or completion of Certification within 1 year of employment.

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Internet browsers, and use of athletic vehicles (vans, etc.).
• Maintain inventory system, Teamworks.

• Nights and weekends will be required.

• Clean Driving Record.

Posting Number: 26ST0165
Posting Open Date: 01/29/2026

All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

Piscataway

NJ

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