Director of Player Personnel / Football

Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes and employees from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. The Director of Player Personnel / Football is responsible in all aspects of the Football Programs recruiting efforts. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: being a Lead Recruiting Contact, collaborate with the Director of Creative Media with personalized creative content for recruits, coordinate with Assistant Coaches on their recruiting areas, all on-campus visits, updating Teamworks database, communicate with recruits, correspondence liaison with recruits, and complete special projects and tasks assigned by the coaching staff. This position will report directly to the Sr. Director of Player Personnel / Football. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree with experience in a related field, or a masters degree. Experience working in a Division I "Power 5" football program. Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations pertaining to football. Experience using Hudl and XOS. Experience with recruiting services such as UC Report, Zcruit, XOS Scout, etc. Experience with Teamworks or similar prospective student athlete database. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative suites. Excellent interpersonal skills. Commitment to diversity. Ability to communicate to prospects and their families. Ability to work on a daily basis with a diverse coaching staff. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a college football player and/or coach. Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $50,000 to $60,000 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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