Director of Football Recruiting/Player Personnel

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Position Information

Position will coordinate the daily recruiting operational and logistical processes within the NDSU football program; plan and supervise the execution of a 12-month vision of the recruiting process. In accordance with permissible NCAA rules, educate recruits/guests on visits to campus about the relationship to both the NCAA and NDSU standard. Oversee and manage the internal needs and services of student-athletes. Responsibilities include:

Coordinate the daily recruiting operational and logistical processes within the North Dakota State University football program.

1. Plan and supervise execution of twelve (12) month vision of Recruiting Calendar (Mail, video, graphics, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

2. Identify, evaluate, collect data, collect video, etc. on prospects to provide direction to the Coaching Staff through available and permissible sources (e.g., recruiting services, internet, event website, etc.).

3. Monitor permissible recruiting websites at direction of the coaching staff to provide them updates on committed prospects and prospects coaches identify.

4. Monitor and work collaboratively with the staff to keep them updated on changes in the rules (University, MVFC, and NCAA).

5. Coordinate all contacts and travel arrangements for coaches’ on the road recruiting trips.

6. Coordinate updates to the recruiting database.

7. Monitor the number of contacts and evaluations conducted by the coaching staff and work with Athletics Compliance Services to ensure records are consistent.

8. Coordinate securing, evaluating and filing of transcripts for selected prospects in collaboration with Admissions and Compliance Services Staff.

Personnel Development of Players

Position Information

Position will coordinate the daily recruiting operational and logistical processes within the NDSU football program; plan and supervise the execution of a 12-month vision of the recruiting process. In accordance with permissible NCAA rules, educate recruits/guests on visits to campus about the relationship to both the NCAA and NDSU standard. Oversee and manage the internal needs and services of student-athletes. Responsibilities include:

Coordinate the daily recruiting operational and logistical processes within the North Dakota State University football program.

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1. Plan and supervise execution of twelve (12) month vision of Recruiting Calendar (Mail, video, graphics, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

2. Identify, evaluate, collect data, collect video, etc. on prospects to provide direction to the Coaching Staff through available and permissible sources (e.g., recruiting services, internet, event website, etc.).

3. Monitor permissible recruiting websites at direction of the coaching staff to provide them updates on committed prospects and prospects coaches identify.

4. Monitor and work collaboratively with the staff to keep them updated on changes in the rules (University, MVFC, and NCAA).

5. Coordinate all contacts and travel arrangements for coaches’ on the road recruiting trips.

6. Coordinate updates to the recruiting database.

7. Monitor the number of contacts and evaluations conducted by the coaching staff and work with Athletics Compliance Services to ensure records are consistent.

8. Coordinate securing, evaluating and filing of transcripts for selected prospects in collaboration with Admissions and Compliance Services Staff.

Personnel Development of Players

1. Involved with all academic meetings, grade checks, study table, and updates. Works extensively with the Academic Support Department.

2. Coordinate all new players' enrollment, housing, meals, and logistics as they arrive to campus and Fargo.

3. Responsible for updating, revisions, and detailing majority of information on TeamWorks in regards to yearly, monthly, and weekly schedule.

4. Resource for our student-athletes as they navigate financial aid, academics, and numerous other organizations on campus and in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

5. Assists with Once A Bison program.

6. NFL scout liaison.

Supervise planning and coordinating of official and unofficial visits to campus.

1. Create itineraries, arrange for transportation, lodging, student hosts, meals, name tags, seating charts, compliance paperwork, complimentary tickets, etc.

2. Coordinate the completion and submission of required paperwork and expense reports

3. Serve as a liaison between all departments on recruiting matters (compliance, student services, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, travel, business, facilities, housing, parking, tickets, etc.)

Assist in NDSU Football Camps/Clinics operation.

1. Assist camp director with operations and scheduling of camps/clinics.

2. Responsible for supervising student employees working camp/clinics.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in HNES or related field.
• 2 years of experience working with North Dakota State University Football recruiting or operations.
• 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.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I and Missouri Valley Football Conference rules and regulations
• Computer and word processing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to build relationships
• Ability to develop graphics and other recruiting materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience (undergraduate, graduate or professional) with a Division I (FBS) Football program.
• Experience in the NFL internship program

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)
• Resume
• Names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

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.

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.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

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.