Business Development Specialist

University Seekers; New York (NY); Remote; USD 15,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University Seekers specializes in guiding student-athletes through college admissions and recruitment processes, connecting families with NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA programs. This fully remote, commission-based role introduces students to the services and guides them through the enrollment steps.

Using a personalized referral link and QR code, you share the platform with prospective student-athletes, parents, coaches, and athletic networks. You earn commissions when a student enrolls via your link.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in college athletics, student development, or recruiting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, commission-based environment.
• Comfortable with digital outreach via text, email, and social media.
• Basic understanding of NCAA, NAIA, or junior college programs is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-motivated approach to generating leads and referrals.
• Ability to explain services clearly to students, parents, and coaches.
• Access to reliable internet and ability to manage outreach through online tools.
• Experience in sales, sports, coaching, or recruiting is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Introduce student-athletes to the recruiting services offered by University Seekers.
• Guide them through the initial enrollment process.
• Share the platform using a personalized referral link and QR code.
• Reach out to prospective students, parents, coaches, and athletic networks.
• Coordinate with families to complete enrollment via the platform.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Independent work

Digital outreach

Recruiting basics

Entrepreneurial mindset

Lead generation

Explain services

Job description

University Seekers specializes in guiding high school student-athletes and academic students through the college admissions and recruitment process. Our mission is to help students find the right academic and athletic fit, whether they aim to compete at the NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA levels or pursue academic opportunities. Combining a team of experienced professionals with advanced technology, we provide families with tools and insights to navigate the recruiting landscape effectively. By connecting students with college coaches, admissions officers, and athletic programs, we help turn their aspirations into meaningful opportunities.

Role Description

This is a fully remote, commission-only role focused on introducing student-athletes to the recruiting services offered by University Seekers and guiding them through the initial enrollment process.

Using a personalized referral link and QR code, you share the platform with prospective student-athletes, parents, coaches, and athletic networks. Once a student enrolls using your link or QR code you get paid.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in college athletics, student development, or recruiting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, commission-based environment
• Comfortable with digital outreach via text, email, and social media
• Basic understanding of college athletics recruiting pathways (NCAA, NAIA, or junior college programs is a plus)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-motivated approach to generating leads and referrals
• Ability to explain services clearly to students, parents, and coaches
• Access to reliable internet and ability to manage outreach through online tools
• Experience in sales, sports, coaching, or recruiting is helpful but not required