Director, Recruiting Operations - Football

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Department:

Men's Football

Locations:

Bowling Green, KY

Posted:

Jan 8, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Ref. No.:

995479

Position ID:

196221

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About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.  
 
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.  
 
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.  
 
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Director of Recruiting Operations.  This is 12 month, full-time position.  This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach.  Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Assist the Director of Player Personnel in all aspects of recruiting.
• Assist with planning, setting up, and hosting all official visits and everything surrounding them. This also includes completing any necessary compliance paperwork and coordinating with necessary areas within the athletics department and outside it to ensure compliance with all NCAA and campus rules and regulations.
• Help with planning, setting up, and hosting all unofficial visits and everything surrounding them.  This also includes completing any necessary paperwork and coordinating with necessary areas within the athletics department and outside it to ensure compliance with all NCAA and campus rules and regulations.
• Assist with coordinating, managing, and overseeing all recruiting functions for Football.
• Manage all correspondence sent out to prospective student-athletes for the program.
• Create/Oversee social media and marketing plan for football recruiting department
• Manage all aspects of the transition of all new players enrolling at Western Kentucky
• Manage and oversee all ticket requests for Football home games by prospective student-athletes and high school coaches.  This also includes managing ticket requests for all other sports with Football prospective student-athletes.
• Manage the student graphic design department.
• Assist with managing student support staff on game day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach or Chief of Staff for Football.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success :

• Knowledge of NCAA rules regarding recruiting in the sport of Football.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills with individuals and groups.
• Must be a self-motivated person who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working with and completing NCAA Compliance paperwork.
• Knowledgeable with coordinating, planning, and setting up official & unofficial visits.
• Experience completing advanced scouting reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of NCAA Division I Football experience.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.

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