Full job description Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER") is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 131 NCAA championship titles, won the Women's Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Director's Cup for 25 straight years. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university's physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, "The DAPER Way," which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.
Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Coordinator/Director of On-Campus Recruiting. This position will report to the Director of Football Recruiting & Player Personnel. Stanford Football is looking for an energetic and positive individual who can meet the demands of supporting a Division I football program. In this role, you will work closely with all levels of the Stanford Football coaching staff and recruiting staff to support and drive all aspects of best-in-class on-campus recruiting for the Football program. This role is a 12-month renewable fixed-term position that is full-time and exempt.
Your responsibilities include: Design, plan, implement and coordinate on-campus recruiting activities, including official visits, unofficial visits, and game days. Evaluate and select vendors based on stakeholder requirements. Develop and implement recruiting operations innovations that deliver unique competitive advantages for Stanford Football. Leverage on-campus partners and technologies to create new capabilities and improve efficiencies. Includes the important development of a novel prospect transcript evaluation software program. Co-manage the recruiting database with recruiting staff, including incoming prospect communications, recruiting services data and evaluations – both academic and athletic. Optimize all facets of input, throughput and output to improve Football recruiting. Co-manage the year-round calendar of the prospect evaluation process with recruiting staff, structure and expectations for the Football Coaching Staff. Manage elements of the Football recruiting budget and conduct cost-benefit analyses for new and existing opportunities. Co-Manage the Football recruiting interns including their scheduling, supervision and development. Work collaboratively with the Football Operations staff on team events, game day operations and football camps and clinics. Work collaboratively with other DAPER coaches and the football recruiting staff toward multi-sport recruiting events. Ensure NCAA and Pac-12 compliance and complete required documentation for all program and coaching staff recruiting activities in liaison with Compliance Services. Other duties as assigned. The expected pay range for this position is $67,000 to $70,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Previous experience in intercollegiate or professional sports is preferred.
Knowledge of or ability to learn NCAA rules compliance, excellent organizational and office management skills, and a strong attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment. Experience with recruiting database management software such as ACS, Front Rush, ARMS, HUDL or other services is highly preferred. Demonstrated experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Demonstrated skill and creativity in graphic design with Adobe Photoshop is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with various social media platforms. Desire to continually update personal computing, communications and information technology knowledge and skills. Ability to interact and successfully collaborate with a broad spectrum of contributing groups including Football coaches and support staff, prospective students, parents, and others. DAPER's Integrity: This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford's intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University's reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.
Why Stanford is for you: Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more! The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at . For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
