Vaemergency is hiring: Director of Recruiting, Influence, and Branding Strategy,

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for a Director of Recruiting and Branding Strategy. This position is responsible for creating and implementing all aspects of the recruiting and branding efforts for a high-level Division 1 Women’s Basketball program under the direction of the Head Coach. This position will assist the Women’s Basketball program with carrying out the athletic department and team’s mission statement to recruit and retain the best student-athletes. This includes building individual strategic plans for marketing and branding for potential and current student-athletes, developing relationships with influencers, and marketing and branding for the UVA Women’s Basketball program for the purpose of recruiting and individual brand development. They will also be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing and correspondence which includes social media and all forms of creative content. They will also serve as the liaison to NIL, marketing, ticket sales, VAF, Cav Futures and Virginia Sports Properties departments. They are charged with working independently as well as collaboratively on projects designed to support the competitive success of the Basketball Program.

The successful Individual must possess excellent strategic and creative skills and demonstrate excellent customer service. Work must be done in a highly organized manner with a strong attention to detail. Applicants must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the official roster for women’s basketball in collaboration with the head coach.
• Create cutting-edge recruiting and brand plans for prospective student-athletes.
• Assist in development and execution of a recruiting strategic plan.
• Build relationships with constituents (donors, corporate partners, media outlets, etc.) in collaboration with VAF, Cav Futures and Virginia Sports Properties.
• Maintain organized recruiting databases, recruiting lists and call sheets.
• Strategize and implement plans for on-campus recruiting visits for potential student-athletes, including but not limited to coordination of travel, lodging, and meals as well as the development of creative itineraries for both individual visits and group visits.
• Assist with proactive compliance practices for prospective student-athletes.
• Coordinate signee's initial eligibility with the NCAA eligibility center.
• Supervise and be responsible for the numerous aspects of the growth in recruiting technology.
• Perform various duties as assigned by the Head Coach to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4+ years') related experience. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Some working knowledge of the sport program to be supported.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a cross-functional, multi-faceted team.
• Digital-first, brand-centric mindset and experience.
• Innovative, revenue-generating mindset.
• Adherence to University, ACC and NCAA Rules.

Skills:

• Proficiency using Microsoft programs.

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to engage in repetitive motion.
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
• Ability to travel.

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

About the Position:

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The selected candidate will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance.
• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
• Parental and Community Service Leave.
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment.
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

To Apply:

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be accepted. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume.
• Cover letter.
• Contact information for three references.

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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