Assistant Director of Recruiting

Assistant Director of Recruiting

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting and Personnel Operations
  • Assist in the organization and execution of the football program’s recruiting efforts;
  • Plan and coordinate football coach travel to and from campus recruiting visits including practices, competition, high schools and in-home visits;
  • Advise on and effectively communicate to football staff on recruiting trip logistics and trouble shoot situations as they arise;
  • Engage in general recruiting correspondence with prospective student-athletes, their families, coaches, and administrators; and
  • Communicate with school administrators and coaches, providing details on recruiting visits to their respective institutions while cultivating meaningful relationships.
  • Identify, evaluate, and track prospective student-athletes through high school, junior college, and transfer portal recruiting.
• On-Campus Recruiting and Personnel
  • Assist on-campus recruiting team with coordination of official and unofficial visits;
  • Input pre and post visit compliance documents and ticket requests into the compliance software.
  • Support game-day recruiting operations and execution of on-campus recruiting events.
  • Engage with recruits and guests during campus visits;
  • Engage with local companies, restaurants, venues in the community to involve with recruiting events; and
  • Coordinate correspondence with high school coaches for camps, clinics, and general recruiting materials.
  •Manage recruiting databases and maintain accurate records of prospect evaluations, communications, and recruiting activities.
  • Coordinate prospect and family interactions during campus visits to ensure a first-class recruiting experience.
• Financial Operations
  • Help Maintain and organize assigned expense records of the football program; • Assist in reimbursements and reconciliation in Emburse and Purchasing Card Application. • Collaborates with General Manager on related tasks to maintain effective and efficient completion.
• Team Operations
  • Assist with other team events and projects as needed to help football program; and • Other duties as assigned by the head coach, chief of staff, or general manager.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Minimum Qualifications

Education: • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Communication, or closely related field Experience: • Required: At least one year of experience working with a collegiate or professional football program, either as player or personnel

Preferred Qualifications

Prior football administrative recruiting experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.
• Championship Mindset & Expectations Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience; Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations; Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values; Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; and Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2026. Salary range is $45,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 10, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu