Description
Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities – from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The role supports the football program by coordinating & implementing recruiting efforts & assisting in overall football operations. Develops & implements recruitment strategy for SMU Football by identifying current recruiting methods & philosophies. Implements prospect/coach correspondence, schedule & handle day-to-day duties by evaluating calendar events, NCAA recruitment timetable & current goals.

The person in this position oversees the operations of visitors to campus for football affiliated events (through official visits, junior day, and game day).

Essential Functions:

Oversee and coordinate on-campus recruiting operations (unofficial & official visits, junior day & gameday recruiting events).
Manage and implement the program's communication plan & recruiting marketing strategy
Oversee the academic screening and admissions processes for targeted prospects.
Assist with recruiting travel operations and expense reports related to recruiting.
Assist with all other operations related to recruiting.
Position requires regular evening and weekend work for recruiting visits, games and practice.
Position requires frequent travel for recruiting efforts and games.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

A minimum of three years of proven of work experience in college athletics is required. Division 1 experience is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with athletes, recruits, coaching staff and administration. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. The ability to be creative in presenting SMU as an institution, football program and the city of Dallas is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects 

Knowledge of collegiate recruiting and NCAA rules is required. Demonstrated ability to achieve effective recruiting results is essential.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

StandWalk for long distances

Deadline to Apply:

The position is open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas
Job: Athletics
Organization: Athletics
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Staff
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Job Posting: Mar 17, 2023, 11:06:29 AM