"Director of Recruiting Strategy"

Director of Recruiting Strategy

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252791

Organization: Athletic Department

Schedule:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; frequent evenings and weekends as required
Work Type: Onsite
Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager and Head Football Coach, the Director of Recruiting Strategy will lead and execute all year-round recruiting efforts in alignment with the mission, values, and competitive excellence of Oklahoma Football. This role oversees every facet of the recruiting operations-from official and unofficial visits, gameday programming, and junior days to budget management, and NCAA-compliant processes-while serving as a primary point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families. The ideal candidate is a proven Division I recruiting professional with a digital-first, brand-driven approach, exceptional organizational and leadership skills, and a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence. This is an opportunity for a phenomenal leader to help shape the future of OU Football by building world-class recruiting experiences and driving a best-in-class recruiting operation.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and execute all football recruiting efforts, with primary focus on Official Visits, Unofficial Visits, Gameday Recruiting Programming, Junior Days, and other events as assigned.
• Direct and coordinate the daily operations of the Oklahoma Football recruiting department and recruiting operations staff.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the recruiting department's budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned prospects and families, managing correspondence, calendars, and itineraries for official and unofficial visits.
• Oversee logistical planning, expense reports, and paperwork related to all prospect official and unofficial visits, including, but not limited to, hotels, flights, transportation, dining, and catering needs.
• In conjunction with athletics compliance, facilitate admissions applications, monitor transcripts, and collect prospective student-athlete information related to eligibility and the admissions process.
• Hire, schedule, supervise, and evaluate recruiting staff, interns, and student workers. Manage weekly schedules, job duties, and event assignments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive 12-month recruiting operations calendar.
• Work closely with the football creative staff to ensure timely and effective communication through social media, mailers, emails, questionnaires, and phone calls.
• Oversee the high school and transfer signing process in partnership with Compliance, including NLIs and financial aid agreements.
• Collaborate with Soul Mission staff to manage midyear and summer onboarding for OU Football signees.
• Consistently market and promote the OU Football program to recruits, high school coaches, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager and Head Football Coach.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree AND:

• 48 months of experience in a related field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of the recruiting process, including official and unofficial visits, gameday programming, and the signing process.
• Experience supervising, hiring, and recruiting staff members.
• Familiarity with NCAA, institutional, and conference recruiting policies.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
• Budget development and management.

Working Conditions Detail:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working in Division I collegiate football recruiting.
• Experience leading a cross-functional, multi-faceted team.
• Digital-first, brand-centric mindset and experience.
• Innovative, revenue-generating mindset.
• Adherence to University, Conference, and NCAA Rules.

Positions Directly Supervised: On-Campus Recruiting Coordinators and Student Workers.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Dec 22, 2025