Assistant Director of Recruiting

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Recruiting provides championship caliber support to the recruiting efforts of Fighting Illini Football. This staff member will be a valued asset of our recruiting staff, primarily coordinating logistics of recruiting efforts of the coaching staff to enhance the quality and efficiency of recruiting travel and its post trip requirements, including the financial documentation. This position will effectively liaise with coaches and recruiting contacts to positively represent the program and is expected to operate in a manner that promotes a life-changing, student-athlete experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Communication, or closely related field
At least one year of experience working with a collegiate or professional football program, either as player or personnel
Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required
Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff
Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience
Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations
Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values
Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice

Nice To Haves

Prior football administrative recruiting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the organization and execution of the football program’s recruiting efforts
Plan and coordinate football coach travel to and from campus recruiting visits including practices, competition, high schools and in-home visits
Advise on and effectively communicate to football staff on recruiting trip logistics and trouble shoot situations as they arise
Engage in general recruiting correspondence with prospective student-athletes, their families, coaches, and administrators
Communicate with school administrators and coaches, providing details on recruiting visits to their respective institutions while cultivating meaningful relationships
Identify, evaluate, and track prospective student-athletes through high school, junior college, and transfer portal recruiting
Assist on-campus recruiting team with coordination of official and unofficial visits
Input pre and post visit compliance documents and ticket requests into the compliance software
Support game-day recruiting operations and execution of on-campus recruiting events
Engage with recruits and guests during campus visits
Engage with local companies, restaurants, venues in the community to involve with recruiting events
Coordinate correspondence with high school coaches for camps, clinics, and general recruiting materials
Manage recruiting databases and maintain accurate records of prospect evaluations, communications, and recruiting activities
Coordinate prospect and family interactions during campus visits to ensure a first-class recruiting experience
Help Maintain and organize assigned expense records of the football program
Assist in reimbursements and reconciliation in Emburse and Purchasing Card Application
Collaborates with General Manager on related tasks to maintain effective and efficient completion
Assist with other team events and projects as needed to help football program
Other duties as assigned by the head coach, chief of staff, or general manager