Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position directs the day-to-day operations of the university’s player personnel/recruiting division for football. The incumbent creates and implements processes involved in the evaluation of prospective student athletes in consideration for participation in the football program, provides direction and oversees personnel in conducting player evaluation activities, makes decisions based on recommendations determining high level football recruits, and directs activities of on field coaches with recruiting tasks.

Examples of Work Performed

• Directs the day-to-day operations of the university’s player personnel/recruiting division for football.
• Manages activities associated with viewing game highlight films to evaluate athlete performance for recruiting potential.
• Oversees the development of Fall and Spring evaluation schedules.
• Stays abreast of all NCAA recruiting compliance rules and updates staff as needed.
• Creates and implements processes involved in the evaluation of prospective student athletes.
• Coordinates with UM Athletics Compliance Office regularly and manages actions required to ensure compliance with coaches and staff.
• Manages the hot list for on field coaches to rank potential student athletes for five year periods.
• Coordinates with on field coaches for organization of activities and information for analyzing potential recruits.
• Implements recruiting travel schedules.
• Manages analysis of player game tapes.
• Implements the process of overseeing player evaluations and activities.
• Meets with coaches and staff to review call logs and check for accuracy.
• Provides guidance and supervision for staff.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified
and included by the hiring department.

• Directs the operations of the university’s player personnel/recruiting division for football.
• Creates and implements processes involved in the evaluation of student athletes.
• Assists with development and maintenance of assigned budget.
• Provides guidance and supervision for staff.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.
Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.
Interview Requirements
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.