Florida International University · 1 week ago
Director Athletic Recruiting
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
4+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university with a diverse student body and a commitment to student success and community engagement. The Director of Athletic Recruiting is responsible for managing all recruiting efforts, ensuring compliance with NCAA standards, and overseeing player development programs.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the coordination of all recruiting efforts not limited to official and unofficial visits, managing student recruiting volunteers, student-athlete development, and assisting with in house operational needs
Oversee key administrative functions, compliance, and operational aspects, ensuring alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards
Lead the development and execution of the football program's recruiting visits, identifying and coordinating effective locations for both on campus and off campus recruiting events
Collaborate with the General Manager on all on campus prospect camps and clinics
Oversee official and unofficial visits for recruits in compliance with NCAA regulations
Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, including recruiting
Design and execute comprehensive player development programs focused on academic, athletic, and personal growth
Serve as Liaison for Player Parents and create and manage the Parents Facebook Group
Oversee Initial Eligibility along with serving as the Liaison to the Office of Compliance, Student-Athletic Academic Center, and SALC
Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, maintaining accurate and timely records of recruiting activities and roster decisions. Collaborate with compliance officers to address eligibility and operational questions
Represent the football program in community outreach and public events, identifying and managing issues impacting the program's reputation and public image. Work with other athletic and institutional departments to foster fan engagement and generate revenue
Develop programs and initiatives to support player retention, academic success, and personal growth, collaborating with academic advisors and support staff to monitor player progress and ensure eligibility. Work with coaches to design individualized development plans for players
Coordinate class check schedules and class checkers. Along with overseeing the Academic Plans and Progress for the players and support areas
Coordinate in conjunction with the Assistant AD for Football Operations, all onboarding of first time student-athletes not limited to: Class Schedules, Housing, and financial aid
Assist the Assistant AD for Football Operations with Team Activities not limited to: Team Bonding, Team Meals, Team Meetings, etc
Reviews, understands, and abides by all department procedures
Ensures the athletic department is in compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including the development and implementation of procedures by which compliance will be determined and documented
Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Director of Recruiting/Football Operations Coordinator. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations
Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree and four (4) years of sports related experience; OR a Master's degree and two (2) years of related experience; OR eight (8) years of sports related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Ability to travel locally and nationally
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
Driver's License Check
Fingerprinting Check
Expanded Background Check
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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