Director of On-Campus Recruiting
Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring Salary: $3,000/month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), non-exempt position.
• Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Job Summary

• Help plan, and implement on-campus recruiting activities, including official visits, unofficial visits, and game days in coordination with coaching staff.
• Leverage on-campus partners and technologies to create new capabilities and improve efficiency.
• Assist manage and process logistics of recruiting-related events on campus including official visits, unofficial visits, junior days, and game-day visits in accordance with NCAA policies. Logistics include air travel for prospective student-athletes, hotel accommodations, catering, ground transportation, and game tickets and credentials. Serve as the primary contact for visiting recruits.
• Develop and implement strategies that result in unique competitive advantages for the Fresno State Football program.
• Develop ideas for recruitment communications and marketing plan in consultation with the coaching staff.
• Consult with the Director of Scouting regarding on-campus recruiting strategies and then implement strategies using independent judgement and discretion. 
• Conduct regular comparisons and evaluations of the on-campus recruiting program and provide expert advice and recommendations.  
• Co-manage the recruiting database, including incoming prospect communications, recruiting services data and academic evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with the Football Operations staff at all team events, game day operations and football camps and clinics.
• Ensure NCAA and Mountain West compliance and complete required documentation for all program and coaching staff recruiting activities in liaison with Compliance Services
• Assist the Assistant Director of Football Operations with the onboarding process for incoming student athletes for off-campus housing, housing contracts, move in dates, roommate assignments.
• Manage the Football recruiting interns, including their scheduling, supervision and development.
• Support staff with travel arrangements.
• Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in carrying out essential job duties.
• Other operational duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of office procedures, methods and practices
• Knowledge of office machines and computer software, including Microsoft Office, electronic mail, electronic business forms and the internet
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas and instructions
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong verbal communication and persuasion skills with the ability to compose professional correspondence (emails, social media posts, etc.) to attract student-athletes

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of football experience at the collegiate or NFL level.
• Must be immediately eligible to obtain a State of California driver’s license and must be able to comply with all university requirements pertaining to driving on university business. A background check of the candidate’s driving record will be required.

Application Instructions

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)