Senior Director of Recruiting Operations and Strategy

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 268391

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Mar 27, 2026

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke Athletics, we are firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence. We believe our collective success—on and off the field—depends on every member of our community being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued.

As the Senior Director of Recruiting Operations and Strategy, you will play a critical leadership role within Duke Football, shaping an inclusive, well-organized, and student-centered recruiting experience. You’ll collaborate closely with coaches, staff, and campus partners to ensure every prospective student-athlete experiences Duke at its best.

Be Bold.

In this highly visible and strategic role, you will oversee all on-campus recruiting operations while driving operational excellence, compliance, and innovation across the recruiting process.

What You’ll Do:

Provide leadership and oversight for official and unofficial visits, including Junior Days, game days, and special recruiting events
Coordinate all operational logistics for recruiting visits, including:
- Travel, lodging, and transportation (bus and car rentals)
- Itineraries, schedules, and on-campus activities
- Required paperwork for recruits and staff
Lead planning and execution for game day recruiting operations, including:
- Guest lists and ticket approvals
- Sideline access and operations
- Pre-game and post-game recruiting activities
Oversee all on-campus unofficial visits, ensuring structure, staffing coverage, and event readiness
Assist the General Manager with recruiting-related application and operational requirements
Communicate with prospective student-athletes, families, and counselors in accordance with NCAA regulations
Serve as a liaison with the NCAA Eligibility Center and Duke Athletics Compliance Office
Coordinate and participate in onboarding events for incoming student-athletes
Partner with the Athletics creative team to support digital and recruiting communication strategies
Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff members and student workers

What You’ll Bring:

Four years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
1–2 years of direct experience working with on-campus football recruiting operations
Strong organizational, communication, and event management skills
A collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusive excellence
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you’ll join a world-class athletics and academic community committed to developing leaders of character. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of student-athletes while advancing the mission of Duke Athletics in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at
👉 https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.

Experience

Requires the ability to manage operational and administrative activities related to the athletics industry, generally acquired through three years of experience in athletics operations, running an athletics department, and/or operations management at a high corporate level. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Requires the ability to manage operational and administrative activities related to the athletics industry, generally acquired through three years of experience in athletics operations, running an athletics department, and/or operations management at a high corporate level. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $68,970.00 to USD $127,008.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it isessential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).