Director of Recruiting Operations / Football

FEATURED

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director of Recruiting Operations is responsible with contributing in all aspects of the recruiting process for Football. This position will coordinate the screening process & ensure all NCAA eligibility requirements & Virginia Tech admission requirements for high school & transfer prospective student-athletes are met. This position is vital in ensuring a seamless & compliant admissions process for recruits while supporting the program's recruiting administrative tasks.
Additionally, this role involves coordinating recruiting events, managing the recruiting budget, coordinate with recruiting travel logistics & organizing football camps/clinics.
The position reports to the Asst. AD, Sr. Director of Player Personnel / Football. This role is responsible for adhering to all department & university policies & procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws & interpretations of the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] & National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA].

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field with relevant experience, or a master's degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Experience using Teamworks &/or a similar recruiting/compliance database solution.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to assess, prioritize & execute an array of important tasks around shared priorities. Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within demanding timeframes.
Excellent supervisory, interpersonal & organizational skills necessary.
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Track record of accountability & follow-through.

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director of Recruiting Operations is responsible with contributing in all aspects of the recruiting process for Football. This position will coordinate the screening process & ensure all NCAA eligibility requirements & Virginia Tech admission requirements for high school & transfer prospective student-athletes are met. This position is vital in ensuring a seamless & compliant admissions process for recruits while supporting the program's recruiting administrative tasks.
Additionally, this role involves coordinating recruiting events, managing the recruiting budget, coordinate with recruiting travel logistics & organizing football camps/clinics.
The position reports to the Asst. AD, Sr. Director of Player Personnel / Football. This role is responsible for adhering to all department & university policies & procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws & interpretations of the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] & National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA].

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field with relevant experience, or a master's degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Experience using Teamworks &/or a similar recruiting/compliance database solution.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to assess, prioritize & execute an array of important tasks around shared priorities. Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within demanding timeframes.
Excellent supervisory, interpersonal & organizational skills necessary.
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Track record of accountability & follow-through.
Willingness & desire to create a positive working relationship with other departmental offices & teams.
Ability to use discretion & maintain all confidentiality.
Excited to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high standards for all work performed.
Experience evaluating transcripts & high school class schedules.
Familiarity with NCAA rules & regulations related specifically to football recruitment & initial eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Positive & team-oriented disposition.
Willingness to be curious, learn, ask questions & take initiative to bring value to the program daily.
Previous experience in a similar role within a college football program.

Pay Band

{lPayScaleID}

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$50,000 to $60,000 commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

8/6/25

Additional Information

SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT https://beahokie.com/EMPLOYEE/

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Apply Now