Director of Recruiting - Football

The University of Akron•Akron, OH

38d

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.

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.