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Assistant Director of Recruiting - Football
Assistant Director of Recruiting - Football
- Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.
- Manage professional and personal time to be handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, regular travel in-season and on-call availability.
- Faithfully and diligently execute related duties of the department, as requested or assigned by the Director of Recruiting, the Associate Athletic Director of Football and/or Head Football Coach.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in sports administration, athletic coaching or similar field, is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience involving:
- Sports administration or coaching, preferably at the Division I level.
- Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics with particular emphasis on football.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.
- Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures.
- Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time.
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work.
- Proactive attitude towards work and assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals.
- Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing).
- Demonstrated skills in management of a Power 5 intercollegiate football program.
- Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
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