Assistant Director of Recruiting

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Recruiting to support day-to-day player acquisition for the Football program. The role involves coordinating communications, organizing staff activities, and maintaining recruiting data and targets on ARMS databases.

You will assist in recruiting events, tours for official and unofficial visits, and collaboration with the creative team on recruiting ideas. Requires at least 1 year in collegiate football and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent professional training and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in collegiate football program.
• Data entry and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and executing the day-to-day player acquisition plan in the recruiting department.
• Organize weekly communications and coordination for coaching staff; manage call lists and notes.
• Liaise between coaching staff, recruits, influencers, and champions; help develop targets.
• Maintain recruiting profiles and log data points; assist with event recruit lists and feedback.
• Support recruitment events (official/unofficial visits, junior days, camps) and tours.
• Oversee interns; ensure compliance with NC State, NCAA and ACC rules.

Skills

Data entry

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or higher)

Job description

Posting Number

PG194825EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Director of Recruiting

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (with nights, weekends and holidays as needed)

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Athletics - Football

About the Department

The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. NC State Football program is a Division 1A FBS program within the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

In this role you will assist the Director of Recruiting with coordinating and executing the day to day player acquisition plan in the recruiting department.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to

• Assist in organizing the weekly communications and organization for coaching staff
  • Executes call lists, written notes, zooms, creative content, Whistle
• Act as a liaison between coaching staff and recruits + influencers/champions
• Identify and develop key connections with top targets + influencers/champions
• Develop creative strategies to successfully recruit top targets + influencers/champions
• ARMS Database upkeep
  • Maintain accurate & updated recruiting profiles on top defensive targets
  • Maintain list of influencers/champions on recruit profiles
  • Log any and all relevant data points pertaining to player acquisition
• Assist in setting recruit lists for recruiting events, gamedays, etc.
• Assist in setting top recruit lists & provide feedback on viability of targets
• Tracking and logging of all relevant recruiting communications with targets
• Host and tour recruits & guests while on campus for official/unofficial visits
• Assist with execution of all recruiting events (official/unofficial visits, junior days, camps, etc.)
• Collaborate with creative team on relevant and trendy recruiting ideas
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Recruiting, General Manager and Head Coach
• Follow all compliance related rules of NC State University, NCAA & ACC
• Oversee student interns assigned to recruiting

Other Responsibilities

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Other Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in collegiate football program.
• Data entry and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or similar software). Experience working with databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 3 or more years of experience working in collegiate football program.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid NCDL within 60 days of hire, must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

08/19/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Position Number

00108431

Position Type

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

101012 - Football

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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