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Recruiting Coordinator for Personnel and Recruitment

🇺🇸 University Park, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $46K - $82K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 14th, 2026
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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Recruiting Coordinator for Personnel and Recruitment. This position coordinates the football program's recruiting efforts by evaluating, ranking, and recruiting top offensive, defensive, and specialist prospects nationally, assists coaching staff with recruiting travel, and hosts prospects during campus visits.

Highlights
  • Coordinate evaluation, ranking, and recruitment of top football prospects from Pennsylvania, the northeast region, and nationally.
  • Assist head coach and assistant coaches with recruiting travel arrangements.
  • Serve as visit host for top prospects and their guests on campus.
  • Train and manage recruiting interns.
  • Assist the Director of Player Personnel as needed.
  • Preferred familiarity with recruiting software such as XOS, Radar, and Hudl.
  • Requires evening, weekend work and overnight travel.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years relevant experience for Advanced Professional level or 6+ years for Senior Professional level; no certifications required.
  • Must pass PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and have a valid driver’s license with motor vehicle records check.
  • Salary range between $46,400 and $81,500, includes competitive benefits, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Recruiting Coordinator for Personnel and Recruitment Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division 1 and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Recruiting Coordinator for Personnel and Recruitment. This position will coordinate all aspects of the football program's recruiting efforts as it relates to evaluating, ranking, and recruiting top prospects from across the country.  It will also assist the coaching staff with their recruiting travel and serve as a host for top prospects and their guests while they are visiting campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate all aspects of evaluating the top offensive/defensive/specialist prospects from the state of Pennsylvania, the northeast region, and across the entire country.

  • Coordinate all aspects of ranking the top offensive/defensive/specialist prospects from the state of Pennsylvania, the northeast region, and across the entire country.

  • Coordinate all aspects of recruiting the top offensive/defensive/specialist prospects from the state of Pennsylvania, the northeast region, and across the entire country.

  • Assist the head coach and assistant coaches with all aspects of their recruiting travel.

  • Serve as visit host for top offensive/defensive/specialist prospects and their guests.

  • Train & Manage Recruiting Interns.

  • Assist the Director of Player Personnel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with various recruiting software such as XOS, Radar and Hudl preferred.  Note that evening and weekend work and overnight travel will be required.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Athletic Recruiting Specialist - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Athletic Recruiting Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

 

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $81,500.00.

 

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

 

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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