Recruiting Analyst – Football

The department of Athletics is currently seeking applications for Recruiting Analysts.

About the Opportunity

The recruiting analyst positions will support WVU Football’s recruiting staff, coaches, and administrative personnel.

PAY GRADE: 12

Assignment length: 8 months out of the year

32.5 hours per week

What Youll Do

• Manage and Oversee:
  • Graduate Assistant / Quality Control coaches’ recruiting plan
  • Initial evaluation process
  • Prospect transcript collecting
  • Staff host assignments for on-campus recruiting
• Creating:
  • Recruiting lists (area/position) based on initial evaluations.
  • Point of attack lists and cut-ups for offensive prospects
• Assist with:
  • Recruiting internship program
  • Offensive and defensive evaluation process
  • Coaches communication
  • On-campus recruiting
  • Database management
  • Evaluation and contact period logistics
  • Note taking during recruiting/personnel meetings
• Support for assigned assistant coaches (DC/ILB/DL/OLB):
  • Day to day recruiting tasks
  • Daily recruiting communication
  • Communication notes
  • Position/area lists
  • Evaluation and contact period logistics
  • Relaying new information about recruits
• Other duties assigned by the Assistant Director of Recruiting or the Director of Recruiting
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial, ethnical and sexual orientation differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and constituencies required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant education requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Manage professional and personal time to be handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work and on-call availability.
• Faithfully and diligently execute related duties of the department, as requested or assigned by the Assistant Director of Recruiting or the Director of Recruiting.

• Associates degree is required. Bachelors preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in a college football recruiting department
• Must be knowledgeable with recruiting/football databases
  
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  
• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics
• Successfully complete NCAA certification exam annually
  
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures
  
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
  
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time
  
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work
  
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community
  
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule. Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area
  
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals
  
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)
  
• Demonstrated skills in management of an intercollegiate football program
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel
  
• Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginias land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when youre a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.