Director of Scouting and Player Personnel

Director of Scouting and Player Personnel

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About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

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.
• Adhere 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $55,000

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…