Director of Football Recruiting Operations

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 
• One year (FTE) work experience within football recruiting at the NCAA level performing  administrative office support work while maintaining strict confidentiality;  
• Experience in planning, organizing, and executing events and coordinating resources before, during and after events;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and critical thinking skills, and ability to be proactive;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete multiple projects and meet deadlines simultaneously;
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; 
• Working knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (such as MS Office Suite®, TeamWorks®, ACS®, or equivalent) – please specify software used.
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Two or more years of experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment;
• Working knowledge of and the ability to effectively supervise and manage part-time temporary staff to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly;
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Football Operations”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted. 

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.  Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration. 
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history. 
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu . 

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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.