Director of On-Campus Recruiting

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of on-campus recruiting, prospect communications and high school relations. Establish and arrange all logistics, and travel accommodations for recruited prospects for the Liberty Football program. Attention to detail and great communication with recruiting directors is important. It is important for this position to be a problem solver with progressive thinking. Must abide by all NCAA rules and regulations and be responsible for promoting an atmosphere of compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organize all on campus recruiting functions for official visits. This may include travel procurement, communication with athletic compliance, business office, facilities and travel agent. Participate all major on campus recruiting events. (Official Visits, Unofficial Visits, JR Days, Walk-On Days, Summer Camp) and oversees functionality during events. Update ARMS recruiting database and establish an effective and efficient recruiting plan to solidify commitments. Establish the PSA academic tracking process and make sure appropriate research and documentation is present for all recruits visiting families before arrival. Direct and execute all unofficial visits and recruiting processes needed to on campus interactions and planning. Work with Athletics Compliance Office staff to insure football meets NCAA specific rules. Responsible for planning and preparing for registration efforts on the frontend to make sure the event takes place smoothly for prospective student-athletes. Review and consult the financial process for on campus visits, junior days and camps. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required. Masters preferred.
Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
3-5 years of experience and must be up to date on technologies.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
May be required to travel
May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize all on campus recruiting functions for official visits.
Participate all major on campus recruiting events.
Update ARMS recruiting database and establish an effective and efficient recruiting plan to solidify commitments.
Establish the PSA academic tracking process
Direct and execute all unofficial visits and recruiting processes needed to on campus interactions and planning.
Work with Athletics Compliance Office staff to insure football meets NCAA specific rules.
Responsible for planning and preparing for registration efforts on the frontend to make sure the event takes place smoothly for prospective student-athletes.
Review and consult the financial process for on campus visits, junior days and camps.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.