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Director, On Campus Recruiting, Football
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Position Number: 5928388
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Director, On Campus Recruiting, Football

Job ID: 280803
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Plays a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and securing talented student-athletes to join the university's football program. Strategically plans, manages, and executes recruitment efforts. Builds and maintains effective relationship-building, meticulous evaluation processes, and adherence to NCAA, conference, and university regulations. Ensures the recruitment process aligns with the university's values and standards, while also providing prospective student-athletes with a comprehensive understanding of the academic, community, and athletic opportunities available at Kennesaw State University. Contributes directly to the success and competitiveness of the team.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops, executes, and manages a comprehensive recruitment strategy in collaboration with the head coach and coaching staff, identifies target regions, high schools, and prospects that align with the program's goals and academic standards at Kennesaw State University
2. Manages and executes all recruiting efforts, including official and unofficial campus visits, and game day recruiting programming
3. Identifies emerging talent and trends within the recruiting landscape, keeping abreast of developments in high school football, college commitments, and transfer portal activity
4. Responsible for the creation, execution, and maintenance of the twelve (12) months recruiting calendar including mail, video, graphics, social and creative media, and any other means of recruiting
5. Serves as the primary point of contact for prospects and their families throughout the recruiting process, providing information, guidance, and support as needed
6. Coordinates and executes all aspects of on-campus visits for prospective student-athletes, including scheduling meetings with coaches, academic advisors, and campus tours
7. Ensures that visits are tailored to showcase the unique strengths and opportunities available at Kennesaw State University
8. Educates coaching staff, prospects, and their families on relevant regulations, rules and guidelines to maintain the integrity of the recruiting process
9. Maintains creditable and accurate records of recruiting activities, including contact logs, prospect evaluations, and/or scholarship offers
10. Utilizes recruiting software and databases to track prospects, monitor progress, and generate and analyze data reports for coaching staff, administrative, and leadership purposes
11. Organizes and participates in recruiting events such as camps, showcases, and official visits
12. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that events are well-coordinated and provide meaningful experiences for prospects, families, and coaches
13. Directs, guides, and mentor's student interns and/or student staff on duties and responsibilities related to recruiting prospective student-athletes
14. Assists department leaders with the management and monitoring of the sport program's recruiting budget

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in college football recruiting, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
Proficiency in recruiting software and data management tools

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Passion for college football and a commitment to the student-athlete experience
Able to build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and other influential figures within the football community
Stays up to date on NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting activities, ensuring full compliance at all times
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruiting activities

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, recruiting software and databases)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=280803&PostingSeq=1