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University of Oklahoma · 1 day ago

Director of Recruiting Strategy

Norman, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Recruiting Strategy to lead and execute year-round recruiting efforts for the Oklahoma Football program. This role involves overseeing all aspects of recruiting operations and ensuring compliance with NCAA processes while serving as a primary contact for prospective student-athletes.

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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

Qualification

Recruiting process expertiseNCAA compliance knowledgeBudget managementStaff supervisionCross-department collaborationDigital-first mindsetInnovative thinkingLeadership skillsOrganizational skills