Assistant Coach, Director, Football Player Personnel

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Assistant Coach, Director, Football Player Personnel

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

Assist with all on-campus activities of student-athletes in the football program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting
  • Advise on special eligibility requirements, particularly as it pertains to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations;
  • Direct each recruit through the admissions cycle;
  • Coordinate, review and advise department staff on transferability and applicability of non-University of Illinois courses that may affect ongoing requirements;
  • Oversee and manage the recruiting board for the offensive or defensive side of the ball;
  • Coordinate communication with high school recruits and high school coaches to obtain questionnaires; and
  • Assist in the correspondence with high school coaches for camps, clinics and general correspondence.

Assistant Coach, Director, Football Player Personnel

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

Assist with all on-campus activities of student-athletes in the football program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting
  • Advise on special eligibility requirements, particularly as it pertains to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations;
  • Direct each recruit through the admissions cycle;
  • Coordinate, review and advise department staff on transferability and applicability of non-University of Illinois courses that may affect ongoing requirements;
  • Oversee and manage the recruiting board for the offensive or defensive side of the ball;
  • Coordinate communication with high school recruits and high school coaches to obtain questionnaires; and
  • Assist in the correspondence with high school coaches for camps, clinics and general correspondence.
• Official and Unofficial Visits
  • Work with the General Manager and potential transfer student-athletes to obtain copies of current transcripts, test scores and compliance documentation per the NCAA rules;
  • Assist with travel arrangements for all potential recruits, including flights, airport transportation;
  • Arrange and direct campus tours for recruits during visits;
  • Account and accommodate for all guests of recruits;
  • Develop itineraries for visits;
  • Complete necessary compliance requirements for all visits;
  • Assist in the management of student work for visits;
  • Assist and direct communication elements between coaches, recruits and their guests;
  • Assist with all ticket requests in conjunction with visits for recruits, parents or legal guardians, student-athlete hoes and recruiting coaches; and
  • Correspondence with recruits prior to visits.
• Admissions
  • Follow up with Compliance Office on each signee;
  • Works with compliance office staff to determine NCAA initial eligibility for each recruit;
  • Review preliminary transcript evaluations of high school and transfer prospects; and
  • Assist in the collection of documents required to certify the eligibility of students who transfer to the University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Required - Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – Master’s Degree Experience: Required – At least one-year prior experience working with a college or professional team as a player or personnel Preferred – Prior football administrative experience

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 and 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; andMaintain 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 3/17/2025. The minimum salary for this position is $55,000 and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 12, 2025. 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 will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID : 1029737
Job Category : Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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