AddressThe Football Recruiting Operations Associate will be responsible for the recruiting travel for 11 football coaches. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating with the coaching and personnel staffs to coordinate flights, rental cars, hotels, and reconciliation of recruiting-related travel. You will be required to troubleshoot and assist coaches due to unforeseen circumstances by adjusting, cancelling, or re-booking travel throughout the individual recruiting trips. In addition, you will work with the Assistant Director of Recruiting to best coordinate arrival and departure times and be able to assist recruits and the Assistant Director of Recruiting due to unforeseen circumstances by adjusting, cancelling, or re-booking travel throughout the individual recruiting visits.
- Work with the Director of Recruiting and Assistant Director of Recruiting with coordination of events, vendors, communications plans, and database management
- Assist in training and overseeing interns
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the head coach, GM, Director of Player Personnel and Direction of Recruiting, and Assistant Director of Recruiting
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of B1G Conference and NCAA rules and regulations as it relates to recruiting
- Follow NCAA rules and regulations for official and unofficial visits, as well as communications and correspondence
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Management or related field
- 1 year of experience working in sports administration, football administration or related field
- Weekend and after-hour commitments
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of football fundamentals and rules of the game
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and related software; high level of Internet research and engagement ability (word processing, spreadsheets, database, Internet, etc.)
- Excellent (oral & written) communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and parents
- Ability to read, interpret, instruct, and effectively communicate complex rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary, https://bit.ly/3sHGbls
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A Background Check is required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
