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Posting Number S-3525 Position Number 78660 Type of Recruitment External Position Title DIRECTOR / FOOTBALL RECRUITING Position Summary The Director of Recruiting for the Central Michigan Football program will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the football program by leading all on-campus recruiting efforts, from initial engagement to recruitment events. This position will be responsible for managing the logistics and execution of on-campus recruiting visits, fostering relationships with prospective student-athletes, and assisting in the overall recruitment strategy. Additionally, the Director will support the program’s operational needs by assisting with advanced travel coordination for road games and contributing to player development initiatives. This is a dynamic and multifaceted role with a significant impact on both recruitment and team operations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in collegiate athletics, with a focus on football recruiting, event coordination, or football operations.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with recruits, families, coaches, and staff. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex logistics and maintain a high level of professionalism.
Strong knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules and regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, recruiting software (e.g., ARMS, Front Rush, or similar platforms), and social media.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree.
2 or more years of experience in collegiate athletics, with a focus on football recruiting, event coordination, or football operations.
Experience with NCAA Division I recruiting processes is highly preferred.
Experience in coordinating logistics for team travel and operations. Duties & Responsibilities Organizes and executes official and unofficial visits, campus tours, player-hosted events, and other recruitment-related activities for prospective student-athletes and their families.
Collaborates with coaching staff to develop an innovative, comprehensive on-campus recruiting strategy, ensuring alignment with team goals, university values, and athletic standards. Manages the recruiting calendar to maximize the program’s visibility with high school athletes.
Oversees all logistics for on-campus visits, including transportation, accommodation, meals, meeting schedules, and any special requests by visiting recruits. Oversees the integration of current players and coaching staff into the on-campus experience to ensure a well-rounded, impactful visit.
Assists with the planning and coordination of advance travel logistics for road games. This includes booking team travel, managing transportation and lodging arrangements, and ensuring all travel documentation is organized and submitted according to NCAA guidelines. Collaborates with other departments to guarantee a smooth, efficient experience for coaches, players, and staff.
Assists with player development initiatives, including tracking student-athlete academic progress, helping facilitate mentorship programs, and supporting the implementation of strength and conditioning routines. Works closely with the team’s academic and athletic development staff to ensure recruits’ transition to student-athlete life is seamless.
Supports the coaching staff in organizing and executing travel logistics for away games. Ensures all required materials and resources are prepared ahead of time for the team’s road trips and that recruits visiting for away games have a memorable experience.
Serves as the primary point of contact for prospective recruits and their families throughout the on-campus recruitment process. Maintains ongoing communication, answering questions related to Central Michigan University, the football program, and the student-athlete experience.
Develops and nurtures relationships with high school coaches, guidance counselors, and other key figures in the recruiting process. Represent Central Michigan Football at various high school and community events, further building the program’s brand and presence.
Works closely with marketing and communications teams to create compelling recruiting materials and presentations that effectively showcase Central Michigan’s football program, facilities, campus, and academic offerings.
Supports the management of the football program’s social media and digital recruiting efforts, ensuring prospective recruits receive timely and impactful content to stay engaged throughout the recruiting cycle.
Stays current on NCAA recruiting rules and ensure all on-campus recruiting activities comply with NCAA guidelines and regulations, including but not limited to visit schedules, communication with recruits, and recruitment event planning.
Manages recruiting data related to visits, evaluations, follow-ups, and commitment status. Regularly reports on recruitment progress and key performance metrics to the Head Coach and senior staff members.
Other duties as assigned. Supervision Exercised Supervises temporary employees. Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary Staff Pay Level Pay Range $43,000 - $53,000 Division President Department Athletics - Football Position Status Regular Position End Date Employment Status Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Type 12 month Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required. Location Mount Pleasant, MI About the Department About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. CMU Leadership Standards Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. EEO Statement CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu Posting Ends 02/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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