Director of College Scouting

Position Title:

Director of College Scouting

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State Football is committed to building a championship‑caliber roster through innovation and evaluation excellence. Seeking a Director of College Scouting to play a pivotal role in advancing recruiting efforts for our Division I, FBS football program.

Examples of what you'll do  

• Lead and support the strategic identification, evaluation, and recruitment of college players in the transfer portal.

• Produce comprehensive scouting reports on prospective student-athletes, highlighting strengths, developmental traits, and roster fit.

• Provide recruiting insight and consultation to coaches and staff throughout the offer and evaluation process.

Position Title:

Director of College Scouting

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State Football is committed to building a championship‑caliber roster through innovation and evaluation excellence. Seeking a Director of College Scouting to play a pivotal role in advancing recruiting efforts for our Division I, FBS football program.

Examples of what you'll do  

• Lead and support the strategic identification, evaluation, and recruitment of college players in the transfer portal.

• Produce comprehensive scouting reports on prospective student-athletes, highlighting strengths, developmental traits, and roster fit.

• Provide recruiting insight and consultation to coaches and staff throughout the offer and evaluation process.

• Assist with the creation, organization, and maintenance of recruiting boards, databases, notes, and evaluation systems.

• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.

• Foster an environment that supports the well-being, academic success, and personal development of student-athletes.

• Responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of the department, University, Big 12 Conference and NCAA.

Ideal candidates bring a solid understanding of football recruiting, the transfer portal, and modern player evaluation techniques. Proven skills in project management, organization, communication, and problem solving. The position requires a high work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body and staff. This position works non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and travel with the team.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience coaching or working in football recruiting at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in recruiting operations at a NCAA DI football program.

Experience working with PFF, Hudl, and creating cut ups.

About the Athletics Department

As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history. www.cyclones.com 

Proposed Start Date:

March 2, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 professional references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:

February 7, 2026

Posting Close Date:

February 13, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R18598

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