Director of Scouting & Player Personnel

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Position Information

Description & Details:

The Director of Scouting & Player Personnel is responsible for roster management, evaluation of high school and college prospects and oversight of the Football recruiting budget.  Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Roster management, evaluation of high school and college prospects.
• Plan and supervise the 12-month roster projections.
• Plan and execute the 12-month recruiting budget.
• Oversee procedures, protocols and overall operation of high school and transfer evaluations and recruitment.
• Manage and update recruiting boards.
• Oversee creation of daily watch lists and call sheets for coaching staff.
• Monitor and ensure evaluation process/steps are followed by the coaching staff.
• Manage the activities and hours of recruiting students/interns.
• Coordinate with the Director of Football Recruiting on campus visits (official and unofficial).

Position Information

Description & Details:

The Director of Scouting & Player Personnel is responsible for roster management, evaluation of high school and college prospects and oversight of the Football recruiting budget.  Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Roster management, evaluation of high school and college prospects.
• Plan and supervise the 12-month roster projections.
• Plan and execute the 12-month recruiting budget.
• Oversee procedures, protocols and overall operation of high school and transfer evaluations and recruitment.
• Manage and update recruiting boards.
• Oversee creation of daily watch lists and call sheets for coaching staff.
• Monitor and ensure evaluation process/steps are followed by the coaching staff.
• Manage the activities and hours of recruiting students/interns.
• Coordinate with the Director of Football Recruiting on campus visits (official and unofficial).
• Plan and execute itineraries for on-campus visitors.
• Assist with NDSU summer football camps.
• Coordinate prospect sheets for coaching staff.
• Coordinate Head Football Coach’s schedule and placement at prospect camps

Hiring Range:

$55,000-$60,000

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA
• 4 years of experience with a Division I football program.
• Previous experience with roster management/player evaluation.
• Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student-athletes, parents and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Teamworks and ARMS.
• 4 years of experience with an FBS Football program.
• Experience supervising staff (professional and student).

Core Competencies:

• Computer/word processing skills.
• Working knowledge of various software packages and social media platforms including Adobe Creative Cloud, Teamworks, ARMS Recruiting, Pro Football Focus, Whistle Recruiting and Catapult Scout.
• Organization skills.
• Communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to build relationships.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)

• Resume

• Names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as "Other Document 1".

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn’t just words—it’s proven. In NDSU’s most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development.  “ _ My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person ”_ and “ _ I have the opportunities to learn and grow”,  _were noted as top drivers.  This reflects the culture you’ll experience here.  

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of  PPO/Basic or  High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins  the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) -  Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous   annual leave ,  sick leave , and  10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance 

Education Benefits That Grow With You 

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.  We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. 

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. 

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.  Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.  The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. 

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths.  Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.  Direct inquiries to:  Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu. 

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information: 

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

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