This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12584017 Assistant Coach, Director, Football Player Personnel

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

Assist with all on-campus activities of student-athletes in the football program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting

  Advise on special eligibility requirements, particularly as it pertains to NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules and regulations;

  Direct each recruit through the admissions cycle;

  Coordinate, review and advise department staff on transferability and applicability of non-University of Illinois courses that may affect ongoing requirements;

  Oversee and manage the recruiting board for the offensive or defensive side of the ball;

  Coordinate communication with high school recruits and high school coaches to obtain questionnaires; and

  Assist in the correspondence with high school coaches for camps, clinics and general correspondence.

• Official and Unofficial Visits

  Work with the General Manager and potential transfer student-athletes to obtain copies of current transcripts, test scores and compliance documentation per the NCAA rules;

  Assist with travel arrangements for all potential recruits, including flights, airport transportation;

  Arrange and direct campus tours for recruits during visits;

  Account and accommodate for all guests of recruits;

  Develop itineraries for visits;

  Complete necessary compliance requirements for all visits;

  Assist in the management of student work for visits;

  Assist and direct communication elements between coaches, recruits and their guests;

  Assist with all ticket requests in conjunction with visits for recruits, parents or legal guardians, student-athlete(s) and recruiting coaches; and

  Correspondence with recruits prior to visits.

• Admissions

  Follow up with Compliance Office on each signee;

  Works with compliance office staff to determine NCAA initial eligibility for each recruit;

  Review preliminary transcript evaluations of high school and transfer prospects; and

  Assist in the collection of documents required to certify the eligibility of students who transfer to the University.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Required - Bachelor\'s Degree Preferred - Master\'s Degree Experience: Required - At least one-year prior experience working with a college or professional team as a player or personnel Preferred - Prior football administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.
• Championship Mindset and Expectations Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience; Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations; Commitment to the Athletics Department and University\'s mission and values; Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; andMaintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 3/17/2025. The minimum salary for this position is \$55,000 and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 12, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations port