Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

The Director of Recruiting will work within a team leadership environment. The duties of this position include: coordinate the daily recruiting operational and logistical processes within the University of Maryland Football Program; plan and supervise the execution of a twelve month vision of the recruiting process; monitor permissible recruiting websites; create and update recruiting data and coordinate updates to the recruiting databases; in collaboration with Admissions and the Athletics Compliance Office coordinate the submission and filing of transcripts for selected prospects; serve as a liaison between all departments on recruiting matters; supervise the planning and coordination of official and unofficial visits to campus; monitor and work collaboratively with the staff to keep them updated on changes in the University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules; and other duties as assigned.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:
A minimum of three years of successful experience in a NCAA Division I recruiting position or as an assistant coach at the CFP collegiate or professional level is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of college football and NCAA rules and regulations are required.

The scope of the position requires weekend and evening work (non-standard work hours) as well as some travel. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc. Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events; frequently communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 25 pounds.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.