Recruiting and Scouting Analyst (Football)

Department: Univ Athletics-Football
Salary/Grade: EXS/5

Job Summary:

The Recruiting and Scouting Analyst is a position designed to introduce the individual to all aspects of a Big 10 football recruiting and scouting department. The objective of the position is to assist the General Manager and coaching staff with all recruiting and scouting efforts including film evaluation, depth chart analysis, player valuation and compensation research, on-campus recruiting, and recruiting travel.

*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the football database and updating all pertinent information on prospective student-athletes.
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, CSC and Big 10 Rules to assess ability as it pertains to Northwestern University
• Primary point of contact for certain position coaches to assist in all of their recruitment needs.
• Coordinate film review sessions with coaching staff.
• Assist in managing recruiting boards.
• Assist in gathering transcripts all on prospective student-athletes.
• Distribute writing plans for coaching staff.
• Assist with all on-campus recruiting events.
• Assist in developing relationships with High School Coaches and Prospective Student-Athletes
• Assist General Manager, Director of HS and Collegiate Scouting, Director of Recruiting, and Director of Player Personnel within all facets of recruiting.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

Minimum Competencies:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently on short deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents.

Preferred Competencies:

• Ability to work in both the Mac and Windows operations systems preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, CSC, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred

Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,346 to $55,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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Benefits:
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Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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