Director, Player Personnel

This position has been filled - Job#: 453377489

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• The Director of Player Personnel will serve as the primary support role to the 10 coaches throughout all phases of the recruitment process of prospective student-athletes.
• This position oversees all Football recruiting operational duties, gathering prospect evaluation information, assisting with development of Football recruiting strategies, and will create/implement standardized systems for prospect evaluation to be utilized by the entire football staff. 
• Assist in the evaluation of prospective student-athletes and provide position specific reports to the football coaching staff.
• Strategize best recruiting tactics to best allow for coaching staff to sign priority prospects.
• Organize the correspondence and outreach to prospective student-athletes on behalf of Football.
• Plan and execute the 72-week vision of Recruiting Calendar tool which records and memorializes our interactions with potential recruits (Mail, video, graphics, social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
• Ensure all activities are compliant with NCAA rules and regulations in conjunction with our Compliance Recruitment & Eligibility Coordinator.  
• Responsible for the planning and coordinating of official and unofficial visits to campus including the arranging and follow through of all logistics (i.e. itineraries, travel, hotel, hosts, meals, compliance paperwork, complimentary tickets, etc.).
• Responsible for the completion and submission of required paperwork and expense reports related to events and activities.
• Monitor NCAA legislation changes and work collaboratively with the staff to keep them updated on any applicable updates.

Required Qualifications

•  Knowledge of and ability to use scouting service reports and web based recruiting content to evaluate prospects and their fit within the Football program.
• Demonstrated experience preparing  and managing mailing campaigns.
• Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Prior work experience at a Division 1 Power 5 Football program.
• Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
• Must be proficient in use of FileMaker, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and common desktop/web applications.
• Working knowledge of current social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience working with the Jumpforward recruiting database and working knowledge of prospect film services such as “Hudl” and XOS film systems.