Director of Player Personnel (HR title: Athletics Recruiter II)

Company: Southern Methodist University
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - Director of Player Personnel (HR title: Athletics Recruiter II) (ATH00000410)Job DescriptionDirector of Player Personnel (HR title: Athletics Recruiter II) - ( ATH00000410 )DescriptionSalary Range:Salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsAbout SMUSMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.About the Position:This role is an on-campus, in-person position.The Director of Player Personnel - [Offense or Defense] leads all player identification and evaluation efforts on their side of the ball, overseeing everything from game film and background checks to academic reviews and transfer portal scouting. This role serves as the Transfer Portal Liaison for their side and works closely with the other Director of Player Personnel and the Senior Director to drive a unified recruiting strategy.
Essential Functions:Lead all identification and evaluation of high school, college, and transfer prospects.
Conduct in-depth evaluations using film, transcripts, background reports, and character intel.
Own and manage the recruiting board for their side of the ball.
Assign and organize evaluation duties across the coaching staff.
Serve as the Transfer Portal Liaison for their side, monitoring and evaluating portal targets.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive prospect profiles and rankings.Coordinate recruiting travel plans for position coaches.
Provide coaches with detailed reports, evaluations, and recruiting insights.

• Support the planning and execution of all recruiting events and visits.
  
• Position requires regular evening and weekend work for recruiting events and evaluation activities.
• Position requires some regional travel to evaluate prospects and support recruiting activities, as well travel for games.QualificationsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Sports Management, Education, or related field
  A minimum of three years of work experience in football recruiting, evaluation and/or personnel is required. Strong background in [offensive or defensive] football and positional evaluation preferred. Experience evaluating film, academic records, and background intel, desired.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.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. A strong focus on attention to detail is essential.
  Candidate must have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. A working knowledge of and/or experience with recruiting database platforms (e.g. ARMS, Hudl) is essential.Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and Transfer Portal regulations. NCAA recruiting certification, preferred.Physical and Environmental Demands:
  • Sit for long periods of timeDeadline to Apply:EEO StatementSMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefit s. 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 SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
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