Director of Scouting

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing football operations related to the evaluation of prospective student-athletes and opposing student-athletes while assisting with recruiting and roster management. Oversee key administrative functions, compliance and operational aspects, as well as ensure alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards.

• Lead the development and execution of the football program's scouting strategy, identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes through film study, live evaluations, and performance data analysis.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to assess talent, fit, and potential impact of recruits, while managing scouting databases and tools to track prospects and evaluate trends.
• Assist with official and unofficial visits for recruits in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, including recruiting, eligibility, and financial aid regulations, while maintaining accurate records for all compliance and eligibility documentation. Work closely with the compliance office to educate players and staff on NCAA regulations
• Partner with the Coaching Staff to develop long-term strategies for player evaluating and enhancing program policies to ensure alignment with team and institutional goals.

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing football operations related to the evaluation of prospective student-athletes and opposing student-athletes while assisting with recruiting and roster management. Oversee key administrative functions, compliance and operational aspects, as well as ensure alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards.

• Lead the development and execution of the football program's scouting strategy, identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes through film study, live evaluations, and performance data analysis.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to assess talent, fit, and potential impact of recruits, while managing scouting databases and tools to track prospects and evaluate trends.
• Assist with official and unofficial visits for recruits in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, including recruiting, eligibility, and financial aid regulations, while maintaining accurate records for all compliance and eligibility documentation. Work closely with the compliance office to educate players and staff on NCAA regulations
• Partner with the Coaching Staff to develop long-term strategies for player evaluating and enhancing program policies to ensure alignment with team and institutional goals.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to align development plans with team objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, maintaining accurate and timely records of recruiting activities and roster decisions. Collaborate with compliance officers to address eligibility and operational questions.
• Represent the football program in community outreach and public events, identifying and managing issues impacting the program's reputation and public image. Work with other athletic and institutional departments to foster fan engagement and generate revenue.
• Serve as the Director of all on-campus prospect camps to ensure proper evaluation of high school student-athlete.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Director of Scouting. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; OR a Master's degree and two (2) years of related experience; OR eight (8) of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $54,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

_ FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu. _

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