Recruiting and Scouting Assistant, Football (Staff Wage)

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Recruiting & Scouting Assistant to support the department's Football office. This position will provide administrative and operational support to staff of the UVA Football program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with management and maintenance of ARMS recruiting database.
• Assist with organization of prospect evaluation process.
• Facilitate and execute communication plan for prospective student-athletes.
• Manage and maintain weekly high school score reports and letter lists.
• Assist Director of Player Personnel with coordination of coaches travel.
• Assist Director of Creative Strategy with weekly graphic requests for prospective student-athletes.
• Assemble recruit mailings.
• Assist with all on-grounds recruiting.
• Serve as staff host for on-grounds recruiting visits.
• Assist with operational and logistical tasks/events as needed.

Availability:

• Must be available to work home football games and bowl games, as needed. This includes potential work on holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
• Must be available to work early mornings/late nights, on occasion, with little notice.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professional calendars with frequent changes, using software such as Microsoft Outlook and iCalendar.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel, both within and beyond the University.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction, work independently and as a member of the team.
• Attention to detail, ability to organize and execute projects by stated deadlines.
• Ability to represent the Football Program in a professional manner and work with tact on complex, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Intermediate to advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.

This is a part-time, hourly wage position with an anticipated schedule of

20-30 hours per week.

The anticipated pay rate is $15.00/hour.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 .

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV/Resume. Search on requisition number: R0077990 .

Please do not forward any applicant materials to the Department of Athletics or Football staff, as only applications received through this system will be accepted.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Required qualifications:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience: Some working knowledge of the sport program to be supported

Preferred qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience :

• 2+ years of experience with administrative support in a collegiate sport program (Football highly preferred).
• General knowledge of prospect evaluations and football personnel.
• General knowledge of the game of Football and ACC Football; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience utilizing Apple products (iPhone and Mac Computers).
• Experience with Internal UVA systems such as Workday, Teamwork's, ARMS, and DocuSign.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.