Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting (HR title: Event Coordinator) jobs in United States
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Southern Methodist University · 2 hours ago

Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting (HR title: Event Coordinator)

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date1+ years exp

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a diverse institution serving over 12,000 students and is located in Dallas, Texas. The Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting will manage recruiting events and logistical details, ensuring effective communication with recruits and coordination with coaching staff.

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Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of recruiting events to include booking of space, coordinating materials needed with vendors, planning meals, communicating with recruits on event details/itineraries
Manage and develop the logistical details of unofficial and official visits
Manage and schedule all prospect and family meetings with the Head Coach during recruiting events, utilizing the Head Coach's operations assistant
Manage, submit and track Concur expense reports for coaching staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policy
Collaborate in coordinating signee's initial eligibility with the NCAA Eligibility Center
Regular evening and weekend work during Football Season and peak recruiting times is required
Occasional travel during football season is required

Qualification

Event ManagementLogistics CoordinationNCAA Eligibility KnowledgeProject ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of one year of experience is required
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Candidate must demonstrate strong written communication skills
A strong customer service orientation is essential
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills
Candidate must have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Strong project management skills and a focus on attention to detail are essential
Regular evening and weekend work during Football Season and peak recruiting times is required
Occasional travel during football season is required

Preferred

A degree in Public Relations, Sports Management, or related field preferred
Experience working in college football recruiting is preferred

Benefits

Health and related benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness programs
Retirement programs
Tuition benefits

Company

Southern Methodist University

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SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.smu.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$101.8M
Key Investors
Phillips FoundationTexas Workforce CommisionMoody Foundation
2023-06-14Grant· $1.7M
2022-07-07Grant· $0.1M
2019-11-12Grant· $100M

Leadership Team

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Lisa Nelson
Adjunct Professor
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Michael Hites
Chief Information Officer
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