Director of Recruiting - Football

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Job Summary: Serve as the principal advisor to the Head Coach and Director of Football Operations on all football related recruiting activities and regulations. Essential Functions: Responsible for the following: Gather and report character or injury concerns that arise to the HC and Director of Football Operations Develop an integrated team “Big Board” before spring recruiting. This board should include underclassmen. Evaluate front board candidates and/or candidates with grade discrepancies to insure multiple independent evaluations. Provide gap coverage as needed. Provide quality control of high school player scouting grades. Responsible for maintaining and reporting critical high school scouting information. Monitor/quality control high school character reporting to include producing consolidation reports. Coordinate executive Official/Unofficial visits. Maintain high school watch list. Update early board by adding players to the Jump Forward List. Assist Jump Forward Software developers with our database and system development. Monitor other team talent acquisition activity (offer, official/unofficial visits, etc.). Assist HC and Director of Football Operations as directed. Consistently evaluate our own roster in preparation for quarterly roster review meetings. Have a full understanding of our team needs and potential team acquisitions around the FBS. Monitor social media. Aid Director of Football Operations with communicating flights for official visit player for potential signings. Responsible for evaluating high school talent in preparation for spring recruiting; this includes both area players and cross checks. Aid in the development and growth of the Recruiting Interns, being a help to them in any way. Provide support to all members of the player personnel staff, including all other necessary activities for the efficient operation of the department. Additional Position Information: Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in performing college recruiting activities. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: February 12, 2026. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Natasha Kuzmina Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

• Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• Requires a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in performing college recruiting activities.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and report character or injury concerns that arise to the HC and Director of Football Operations
• Develop an integrated team “Big Board” before spring recruiting. This board should include underclassmen.
• Evaluate front board candidates and/or candidates with grade discrepancies to insure multiple independent evaluations.
• Provide gap coverage as needed.
• Provide quality control of high school player scouting grades.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting critical high school scouting information.
• Monitor/quality control high school character reporting to include producing consolidation reports.
• Coordinate executive Official/Unofficial visits.
• Maintain high school watch list.
• Update early board by adding players to the Jump Forward List.
• Assist Jump Forward Software developers with our database and system development.
• Monitor other team talent acquisition activity (offer, official/unofficial visits, etc.).
• Assist HC and Director of Football Operations as directed.
• Consistently evaluate our own roster in preparation for quarterly roster review meetings.
• Have a full understanding of our team needs and potential team acquisitions around the FBS.
• Monitor social media.
• Aid Director of Football Operations with communicating flights for official visit player for potential signings.
• Responsible for evaluating high school talent in preparation for spring recruiting; this includes both area players and cross checks.
• Aid in the development and growth of the Recruiting Interns, being a help to them in any way.
• Provide support to all members of the player personnel staff, including all other necessary activities for the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
• tuition remission
• Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
• state retirement systems
• alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees