Western Carolina University
Director of Recruiting - #000035
🇺🇸 Cullowhee, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ August 14th, 2025
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Western Carolina University is hiring a Director of Recruiting. This role manages all football recruiting activities, including official and unofficial visits, transcript evaluations, and territory management, while ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. The Director also coordinates the daily schedules of football student-athletes, covering academic, practice, and community service commitments.
Highlights
- Responsible for football recruiting activities, including visits and transcript evaluation
- Manage recruiting territories and prepare recruiting reports
- Oversee football coaching and support staff recruiting in line with NCAA rules
- Coordinate football student-athletes' daily schedules including academics, practice, and community service
- Requires Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of college football recruiting experience
- Master’s degree preferred
- Employment eligibility in the U.S. without sponsorship required
- Position is permanent full-time with a 12-month work year
- Part of the Office of Athletic Programs
- Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and budget constraints
Director of Recruiting - #000035 Full Description
Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries.
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Director of Recruiting - #000035
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact the Football office at 828-227-7499.
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number | EHRA985P
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31519
Classification Title | University Program Associate II
Working Title | Director of Recruiting - #000035
Department | Office of Athletic Programs
Anticipated Hiring Range | Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.
About WCU | Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary | The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Responsible for all football recruiting activities to include official and unofficial visits, transcript evaluation, recruiting territory management, and preparation of recruiting reports. Oversee football coaching and support staff recruiting efforts as it relates to NCAA rules and regulations. Assist in coordinating and monitoring daily schedules of football student-athletes, which includes classes and academic commitments, study hall, practice and conditioning, community service, etc.
Minimum Qualifications | Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree required and one year of previous recruiting experience in college football.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree
Position Type | Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week |
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31519
Classification Title | University Program Associate II
Working Title | Director of Recruiting - #000035
Department | Office of Athletic Programs
Anticipated Hiring Range | Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.
About WCU | Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary | The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Responsible for all football recruiting activities to include official and unofficial visits, transcript evaluation, recruiting territory management, and preparation of recruiting reports. Oversee football coaching and support staff recruiting efforts as it relates to NCAA rules and regulations. Assist in coordinating and monitoring daily schedules of football student-athletes, which includes classes and academic commitments, study hall, practice and conditioning, community service, etc.
Minimum Qualifications | Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree required and one year of previous recruiting experience in college football.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree
Position Type | Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week |
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Posting Text
Open Date | 08/13/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact the Football office at 828-227-7499.
Background/E-Verify | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact the Football office at 828-227-7499.
Background/E-Verify | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- List of references
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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