Coordinator, HS Football Relations - Athletics

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE Coordinator, HS Football Relations - Athletics

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 5657

GRADE 42

CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Head Athletics Coach 

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Coordinator of HS Football Relations – Athletics of Missouri State University works under the direction of the head coach and is responsible for planning and coordinating recruiting of student athletes for the football program. This position partners with the head coach and the rest of the recruiting department as well as others on the coaching staff in developing recruiting strategies.  The position also is responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of Missouri State University and its intercollegiate athletics program as well as adherence to Departmental, University, Conference and NCAA policies and procedures as it relates to recruitment of student athletics.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least one year of demonstrated experience in student recruitment and/or working with a collegiate football program is required.  Previous experience in a university setting is preferred. Demonstrated athletic program management skills including a firm knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations is required. 

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and computer literacy are required. The ability to interact with diverse constituencies as well as strong social media experience is preferred.The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. This position is responsible to coordination and planning of all football prospective student  athlete tours including official and unofficial visits, as well as training development of all staff who will interact with the potential student-athletes.

2. Manage ARMS recruiting software and prospect data, including admissions application flow and all compliance documents for prospective student athletes.

3. Communicates with high school counselors and/or coaches with the goal of securing academic records for admissions, while promoting a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University.

4. Assist the head and assistant coaches with identification of prospective student athletes in adherence to Departmental, University, Conference and NCAA policies and procedures as it relates to recruitment of student athletics.

5. Assist the Administrative and Operations Assistant with all travel related to recruiting events, including football camps.

6. Assist the Administrative and Operations Assistant with all travel related to recruiting events, including football clinics.

7. Along with the Administrative and Operations Assistant, serves as the Missouri State Football liaison between high schools and junior colleges within the state of Missouri as well as nationally on behalf of the University.

8. Oversees all aspects of on campus visits for the football recruiting department promoting a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University.

9. Maintains a thorough knowledge of University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations as it relates to recruiting.

10. Coordinate detailed recruiting efforts for the offense or defense as assigned by the Head Coach.

11. Manages (plans and schedules) all visits with High School Coaches regarding student athletes practice dates; creates the travel schedule for assistant coaches ensuring efficient use time and financial resources; ensures assistant coaches schedules comply with Conference and NCAA recruiting rules and guidelines.

12. Effectively communicates a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University with high schools and junior colleges in the state of Missouri and beyond; creating and maintaining a working relationship with all high school coaches; acts as liaison between the Missouri State coaching staff and the high schools.

13. Protects the integrity of the sport and the reputation of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University by complying with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations as well as applicable conference rules and University policies regarding recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related covered activities.

14. Manages (creates, plans, coordinates and executes) all recruiting events and visits with student athletes to Missouri State University such as visits on Game Day, Junior Days, and Spring Practices; conducts campus tours as required.

15. Monitors initial eligibility of incoming freshmen, works closely with high school counselors, clearinghouse and advisors to ensure student athletes prospects are academically eligible, and ensures compliance with the scholarship count.

16. Partners with compliance and the ACIA to distribute application and monitor admissions into Missouri State University; collects transcripts and test scores of prospective student-athletes, providing updates to the Recruiting Board as set forth by the Head Athletics Coach.

17. Facilitates an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

18. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Head Coach.

SUPERVISION

The Coordinator of HS Football Relations – Athletics is supervised by the Head Athletics Coach.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

FEBRUARY 2023

JOB FAMILY 4

Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery

Level 2.0 - 900 Points: Entry-level professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of non-technical administrative and managerial functions. Knowledge permits the employee to carry out basic recurring tasks and routine portions of assignments or to carry out less demanding professional elements of assignments in areas including communications, social sciences, art and design, education, and related functions while gaining in familiarity with the University's policies and goals, business practices and/or accounting systems. This level of knowledge permits the employee to schedule and carry out the steps of a limited operation or project to complete stages of a multi-phase project. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in an unspecified field or a specific background in a non-technical area. Knowledge requirements may also include a limited amount of related work experience.

Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility

Level 1.0 - 50 Points: Typically, little, if any, supervision of others is required. The job may require irregular but occasional responsibility to direct the work of student workers and/or temporary or part-time workers. The nature of supervision is largely confined to assigning tasks to others and does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. The amount of time spent on directing the work of others is normally a small portion of total work time.

Factor 3: Interactions with Others

Level 4.0 - 500 Points: Interactions with others are somewhat unstructured. The purpose may be to influence or motivate others, to obtain information, or to control situations and resolve problems. Interactions may be with individuals or groups of co-workers, students, or the general public, may be moderately unstructured, and may involve persons who hold differing goals and objectives. Individuals at this level often act as a liaison between groups with a focus on solving particular unstructured problems. Interactions at this level require considerable interpersonal skill and the ability to resolve conflict.

Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines

Level 3.0 - 500 Points: The employee operates under general supervision expressed in terms of program goals and objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Administrative supervision is given through statements of overall program or project objectives and available resources. Administrative guidelines are relatively comprehensive and the employee need only to fill in gaps in interpretation and adapt established methods to perform recurring activities. In unforeseen situations, the employee must interpret inadequate or incomplete guidelines, develop plans, and initiate new methods to complete assignments based on those interpretations. Assignments are normally related in function, but the work requires many different processes and methods applied to an established administrative or professional field. Problems are typically the result of unusual circumstances, variations in approach, or incomplete or conflicting data. The employee must interpret and refine methods to complete assignments. Characteristic jobs at this level may involve directing single-purpose programs or performing complex, but precedented, technical or professional work.

Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility

Level 1.0 - 150 Points: Work involves services including collecting, processing, and disseminating information for others to use. Work activities may be complex and may affect the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services, but typically involve providing information for others to use rather than requiring managerial decision-making on the part of the incumbent. Job activities typically have limited consequences for the department and relatively minor impact on the cost center. Jobs at this level typically involve no budgetary control except for the normal responsibilities associated with monitoring and reporting every day expenses.