Director of Scouting

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Working with the East Carolina Football Recruiting Department and reporting to the Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

- Oversee and maintain the football recruiting database. This will involve evaluating recruiting film and collecting academic data on each prospective student-athlete (High School and Junior College). Developing reports from collected data.
- Oversee the training of GAs and QCs on film and academic evaluations.
- Assist in designing and implementing on-campus recruiting visits, official and unofficial. This position will provide oversight of the visit and visit details.
- Provide recruiting support - design, deliver, and manage communication materials (using Photoshop or similar software) for distribution to recruits.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other similar programs.
- Manage prospective student-athlete evaluations and recruiting boards while also organizing recruiting film.
- Provide the coaching staff with up-to-date recruiting news and assist in planning recruiting travel by ECU coaches during the evaluation and contact periods.
- Liaison to recruiting service account representatives.
- Assist Coaches, Graduate Assistants, and Analysts with database support and organization.
- Responsible for organization and documentation of the head coach's evaluations.
- Assist the Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting with perspective student-athlete's approval process for admissions and compliance.
- Lead underclassman identification.
- Perform duties with professional conduct representing the University and athletics department and provide leadership cultivating an environment of compliance, performance excellence, respect, and student-athlete well-being.
- Comply with all applicable laws, policies, by-laws, regulations, procedures and guidelines of North Carolina, University of North Carolina System, East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA), American Athletic Conference and all applicable conferences or associations.
- Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club, and University staff, students, and all constituents and stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and previous experience coaching or playing at the high school, collegiate or professional level.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

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Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.