DIRECTOR OF ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING

EXPIRED

DIRECTOR OF ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING

Req #:

Req #:

243684

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

DIRECTOR OF ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING

Req #:

Req #:

243684

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

02/19/2025 

Closing Info:

Closes On   02/26/2025

Salary:

$6,500 - $6,834 per month 

Other Compensation:

Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance 

Shift:

First Shift 

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. 

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of On-Campus Recruiting to join their team.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. 

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.  

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of On-Campus Recruiting is responsible for directing, leading, and overseeing multiple aspects of the recruiting process, focusing on official and unofficial visits, community relations, parent relations, high school relations, recruiting materials, and game day operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to create a positive and memorable experience for prospective student-athletes and community leaders. This leads recruiting efforts on-campus and is charged with providing an experience that plays a significant role in the team’s success in signing high-level recruits. This position will be expected to make independent, high-level decisions to organize and execute an effective on-campus recruiting experience.

Oversee official visits by managing all logistics, communication, and budget. This includes serving as the primary contact for prospective student-athletes (PSA) and their families. This includes but is not limited to arranging travel (and special accommodations), creating comprehensive itineraries, liaising with various departments for visit needs, designing and arranging installation of hotel decorations and accommodations, facilitating photoshoots, managing player host fund allotments, and collaborating with compliance, the business office, and the administrative leadership in the football office. This position will play a central role in the persuading prospective student-athletes to attend the University throughout their visits and beyond. 20%

Lead and manage unofficial visits by supervising pre and post gameday operations, hiring and onboarding a team of gameday interns/volunteers, conducting campus tours for prospective student-athletes, coordinating tours with high school coaches, 7-on-7 coaches, and trainers, acting as the primary contact for junior days, creating credentials for PSAs and guests, and developing detailed itineraries for the entire visit. 20%

This position will also forecast expenses and manage a multitude of costs associated with these official and unofficial visits. Responsible for the portion of the operating budget related to on-campus recruiting, which is expected to exceed $1 million in the next fiscal year as we transition to the BIG10 and expand our recruiting footprint to a larger portion of the country. Work with local hotel companies and University procurement specialists to negotiate contracts for these visits. Manage, supervise, and direct a team of part-time employees and gameday interns/volunteers to host prospects and their families and coordinate all of the visit logistics. 15%

This position will also be tasked with partnership development, while aiming to identify, build, and nurture relationships with external businesses and organizations. The objective is to enhance the football program's community presence through strategic collaborations. This will involve forming partnerships with notable entities such as Amazon, Dick’s Burgers, Microsoft, Starbucks, and various local establishments. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating community events, which entails working closely with community leaders to ensure the seamless execution of events, fostering successful engagement, and promoting collaboration between the football program and the local community. 15%

With a focus on parent relations, this position will play a crucial role in maintaining open and effective communication between the football program and the parents of prospective student-athletes (PSA). This requires strong interpersonal skills, organizational proficiency, and a genuine commitment to fostering positive relationships with parents. The position will also serve as a key liaison throughout the careers of our student-athletes once they are on campus, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged. This includes regular correspondence and occasional meetings with player parents throughout the calendar year in regards to key events like spring ball, the season, team travel, bowl logistics, and the like. 10%

In the role of high school relations, this position will act as a liaison between high school coaches and the recruiting program, creating a strategy for allocating tickets for high school prospects and coaches at home games, serving as the main point of contact for those attending practices, and designing, developing, and distributing information about gamedays and open practices. 10%

Responsible for design and strategy for recruiting direct mail assets, facilitating distribution through various mailing services, consistently sending out weekly graphics to the recruits, providing schedules for coaches for weekly handwritten letters, creating good luck graphics during the season, sending out weekly digital graphics, maintaining regular communication with parents, and ensuring that recruits are contacted at least once a week. 10%

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of experience with football/operations at a collegiate or professional level OR equivalent education/experience. Proven experience in community relations, preferably in collegiate athletics.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of NCAA rules and/or work in a Division I-A athletic department and computer experience with database and basic Microsoft Office programs required.

Must be organized, team-oriented, self-motivated, and a hard worker with excellent communication skills.

Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends are required.

Must have experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Must have a positive attitude.

Familiarity with Husky Football is preferred.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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