Assistant Director of Operations, and Director of On Campus Recruiting

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The Assistant Director of Football Operations / Director of On-Campus Recruiting manages the logistics of recruiting and team operations so coaches can focus on coaching rather than administrative work. Core responsibilities include coordinating official and unofficial campus visits, maintaining the recruiting database and prospect communication pipeline, and serving as the primary point of contact for prospects and high school coaches,  a role especially valuable as we build out our NH high school coach relationship network.

Beyond recruiting, this position handles team travel logistics, camp registration and event coordination (Prospect Camp, Youth Camps, Jr. Days), and tracking NCAA/CAA compliance related to recruiting activity. In short, it’s the connective tissue between recruiting strategy and its execution on the ground, ensuring every prospect visit, camp, and recruiting touchpoint runs smoothly and leaves a strong impression of the program.

Duties/Responsibilities

Team Operations (40%)

• Manage team travel logistics for away games (transportation, lodging, meals)

• Support practice and meeting scheduling

• Assist with day-to-day administrative needs of the football program

Recruiting Operations (40%)

• Coordinate and execute official and unofficial campus visits (scheduling, logistics, hosting, itineraries)

• Maintain the recruiting database and manage prospect communication workflows

• Serve as primary point of contact for prospects and their families throughout the recruiting process

• Support development of the NH high school coach relationship network

Camps & Events (20%)

• Handle registration and logistics for Prospect Camp, Youth Camps, Recruit Jr. Days

• Coordinate staffing and volunteer support for camp days

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working within a college or professional football program, in operations, recruiting, administrative, or operational capacities

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of NCAA and conference recruiting rules and compliance requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with prospects, families, and high school coaches

• Proficiency with recruiting database/CRM software (e.g., Arms, Teamworks)

• Ability to work effectively under pressure during high-volume recruiting periods

• Strong attention to detail, particularly with compliance documentation

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the recruiting and competitive calendar

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments (admissions, compliance, registrar)

• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information related to prospective student-athletes

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel as needed for team travel purposes

• Successful completion of a background check

• Compliance with all University, CAA, and NCAA policies and regulations

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including irregular hours during peak recruiting and camp seasons.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

Compensation Pay Range:

$15 / hour

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00