Sr Director of Recruiting (HR Title: Athletics Operations Admin III)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Sr Director of Recruiting will lead and manage all aspects of SMU Football recruiting operations, including strategy development and alignment with NCAA guidelines.

Coordinate and execute prospect engagement efforts, including official visits, game-day experiences, and recruiting events, while ensuring high-quality representation of the program and university.

Oversee recruiting communications, creative content, and marketing initiatives to effectively promote SMU Football, maintain brand integrity, and support coach outreach efforts.

Manage Signing Day processes, recruiting logistics, financial aid coordination, and departmental resources, including monitoring budgets and expenditures to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Essential Functions:

• Manage daily recruiting operations, including scheduling, calendar oversight, and coordination of staff assignments.
  
  
• Plan and oversee all prospect-related events, including official visits, junior days, and game day experiences.
  
  
• Direct recruiting communications and marketing efforts, including creative content, branding, and outreach strategies.
  
  
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy aligned with SMU Football goals and NCAA regulations.
  
  
• Oversee recruiting logistics and resources, including travel arrangements, inventory, and budget management.
  
  
• Manage Signing Day operations and ensure compliance with NCAA rules, institutional policies, and financial aid processes.
  
  
• Position requires regular evening and weekend work for recruiting visits, games, and practice, as well as frequent travel for recruiting efforts and games.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required. Master's preferred.

A minimum of five years of work experience is required. Experience in college athletics, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. The ability to manage multiple projects, achieve effective recruiting results, and work independently as well as on a team, are essential.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Stand
• Walk for long distances

Deadline to Apply:

April 30, 2026

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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