Player Personnel Coordinator

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

This position coordinates and oversees daily activities associated with the University's high school and junior college scouting processes, as well as providing assistance with college scouting and recruiting operations. The incumbent prepares and maintains the University's prospect and film databases for targeted recruits.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Lead and manage the undergraduate and graduate student interns within the player personnel department
• Assist in the organization and distribution of prospect lists and camp data out for player identification 
• Weekly review of film breakdowns performed by interns, complete with feedback notes and corrections needed
• Daily management of the evaluation pipeline, providing updates to Assistant Directors
• Coordinate the exposure and evaluation of high school and junior college prospects
• Assist with full-time coach recruiting travel, providing travel packets and prospect sheets for coaching staff members
• Assist in creation of weekly communication plan documents for coaching staff members
• Assist Assistant Directors of Player Personnel with building and recruiting priority walk-on candidates
• Assist with all recruiting events (official/unofficial visits, junior days and camps)
• Assist with HS Results spreadsheet and oversee weekly execution during the fall
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Player Personnel

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring Department.

1. Coordinates and oversees daily activities associated with the University's high school and junior college scouting processes.
2. Prepares and maintains the University's prospect and film databases for targeted recruits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.