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rRecruiting/Player Development Manager

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rLocation: Athletics

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607662

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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Special Information

This position, in particular, will fully participate and cooperate in compliance related activities, procedures and evaluation. Coaches are held to strict NCAA guidelines regarding all of the following:

• Athletic Equipment and Apparel
• Coaching Staff Limits and Contracts
• Complimentary Admissions
• Employment of Student Athletes
• Financial Aid
• Institutional Camps and Clinics
• Institutional Certification of Compliance
• Playing and Practice Seasons
• Representatives of the University\'s Athletic Interests
• Rules Education

Job Description

Oversight of football recruitment, student athlete development and retention and student athlete success culminating in graduation. Coordinates all aspects of recruitment program. Assists head coach with resource allocation, baseline planning and organizing.

All coaches have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, Big Sky Conference and NAU with complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations as mandated by NCAA.

Job Duties and Responsibilties

Recruiting Manager - 45%

• Manages the recruiting database, procurement of recruiting services, organize recruiting communication plan and execute plans for visits.
• Assists the head coach of assigned sport with oversight, organization, and management of recruiting.
• To operate within all compliance policies established by the NCAA, Big Sky Conference, NAU.
• Ensures program compliance with all applicable university, state, federal, or other laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Coordinate the football programs annual calendar.
• Represent the football program and head coach at various campus and community meetings and events.
• Coordinate and organize annual football camps.

Budget and Planning - 25%

• Develops and monitors annual recruiting budget.
• Maintain the monthly budget reports for operations, recruiting, travel, and the foundation balance.
• Reconcile purchase card logs, travel, visits, etc. related to recruiting.

Support Staff Liaison - 15%

• Football liaison to academic support staff, medical staff, nutrition, strength and conditioning and administration.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements for away games. This position is responsible for hotels, flights, meals, local transportation, itineraries, roster changes, any extra purchases made while on the road, and keeping track of all bills and receipts.
• Serve as the liaison to professional scouts.

Parent Liaison - 10%

• Liaison to parents/guardians of recruits for communication and official visits
• Serves as the main liaison for staff for Football Recruiting, including athletics administration, equipment, sports information, athletic training, etc.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in relevant field.
• 1-2 years of project management experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Division 1 football recruiting software.
• Experience navigating the NCAA transfer portal.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Experience with organizing recruiting operations, social media communications, and graphic design.
• Exceptional understanding of how a Division 1 NCAA football program operates.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational practices and principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse student athletes and coaches.
• Recruiting experience in Arizona/California/Texas/Nevada.
• Experience with graphic design, photography and videography.
• Program coordination and execution.
• Coordination of activities.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Works independently.
• Exercises good judgement and professionalism.
• Communicates effectively.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

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