Director of Recruiting Strategy

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

About The Position

Under the direction of the General Manager and Head Football Coach, the Director of Football Recruiting Operations will lead and execute all year-round recruiting efforts in alignment with the mission, values, and competitive excellence of Oklahoma Football. This role oversees every facet of the recruiting operations—from official and unofficial visits, gameday programming, and junior days to budget management, and NCAA-compliant processes—while serving as a primary point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families. The ideal candidate is a proven Division I recruiting professional with a digital-first, brand-driven approach, exceptional organizational and leadership skills, and a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence. This is an opportunity for a phenomenal leader to help shape the future of OU Football by building world-class recruiting experiences and driving a best-in-class recruiting operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND: 48 months of experience in a related field.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.
Deep understanding of the recruiting process, including official and unofficial visits, gameday programming, and the signing process.
Experience supervising, hiring, and recruiting staff members.
Familiarity with NCAA, institutional, and conference recruiting policies.
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
Budget development and management.
Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.

Nice To Haves

5+ years working in Division I collegiate football recruiting.
Experience leading a cross-functional, multi-faceted team.
Digital-first, brand-centric mindset and experience.
Innovative, revenue-generating mindset.
Adherence to University, Conference, and NCAA Rules.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute all football recruiting efforts, with primary focus on Official Visits, Unofficial Visits, Gameday Recruiting Programming, Junior Days, and other events as assigned.
Direct and coordinate the daily operations of the Oklahoma Football recruiting department and recruiting operations staff.
Develop, maintain, and execute the recruiting department’s budget.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned prospects and families, managing correspondence, calendars, and itineraries for official and unofficial visits.
Oversee logistical planning, expense reports, and paperwork related to all prospect official and unofficial visits, including, but not limited to, hotels, flights, transportation, dining, and catering needs.
In conjunction with athletics compliance, facilitate admissions applications, monitor transcripts, and collect prospective student-athlete information related to eligibility and the admissions process.
Hire, schedule, supervise, and evaluate recruiting staff, interns, and student workers. Manage weekly schedules, job duties, and event assignments.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive 12-month recruiting operations calendar.
Work closely with the football creative staff to ensure timely and effective communication through social media, mailers, emails, questionnaires, and phone calls.
Oversee the high school and transfer signing process in partnership with Compliance, including NLIs and financial aid agreements.
Collaborate with Soul Mission staff to manage midyear and summer onboarding for OU Football signees.
Consistently market and promote the OU Football program to recruits, high school coaches, and the public.
Other duties as assigned by the General Manager and Head Football Coach.