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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Director of Recruiting & Transition Coordinator
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A Talent Acquisition Director directs and oversees recruiting and hiring strategies for a company. Works with managers to identify hiring needs and develops recruiting strategies that market employment opportunities at the company. Directs the process for interviewing and screening candidates and develops strategies to retain qualified staff.
$193,164 / year median in Illinois
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Director of Recruiting & Transition Coordinator University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan United States, Illinois, Urbana Jul 29, 2026 Director of Recruiting & Transition Coordinator
Division Intercollegiate Athletics
Job Summary The Director of Recruiting & Transition Coordinator provides championship caliber leadership to the recruiting efforts of Fighting Illini Football.
This staff member will be a valued asset of our recruiting staff, providing leadership on key recruiting initiatives, namely, supporting incoming student-athletes as they transition to our university. This position will positively represent the program and is expected to operate in a manner that promotes a life-changing, student-athlete experience. Duties & Responsibilities Player Transition
- Lead the onboarding process for new signees and transfers from registration to campus arrival;
- Develop a comprehensive onboarding program for incoming student-athletes and their families, providing guidance and education about university life;
- Foster a smooth and effective transition for our incoming student-athletes, contributing to both their immediate comfort and long-term success;
- Ensure that newcomers complete and submit required materials to admissions, academic departments, compliance offices, and medical staff;
- Maintain communication with compliance to ensure enrollees meet NCAA eligibility standards;
- Collaborate with operations staff regarding logistics for incoming student-athletes' move-in arrangements;
- Draft and distribute a monthly newsletter to parents of prospective student-athletes;
- Communicate directly with coaching staff to provide updates on the onboarding process; and
- Serve as a contact for incoming student-athletes and their families, addressing any questions they may have. General Recruiting and Admissions
- Contribute to the overall design of digital messaging and physical recruiting correspondence;
- Assist fellow staff members in maintaining accurate information in recruiting database;
- Direct communication plan with prospects and families for the coaching staff;
- Preliminary transcript evaluations on high school and transfer prospects;
- Cultivate and enhance relationships with recruits, families and coaches; and
- Works with compliance staff to determine NCAA initial and transfer eligibility for each recruit; and direct each recruit through the admission cycle. On-Campus Recruiting and Admissions
- Liaise with prospective student-athletes guidance offices and counselors to obtain copies of current transcripts, test scores and school officials' signature per NCAA rules prior to campus visit;
- Assist with travel arrangements for all potential recruits including flights, airport transportation per NCAA rules;
- Assist with all athletic ticket requests and meal allocation for official and unofficial visits for recruits, parents or legal guardians, student-athlete hosts and recruiting coaches;
- Coordinate building aesthetics for all campus visits;
- Provide on-campus tours for prospective student-athletes and families at the direction of the General Manager;
- Construct and develop itineraries for visits throughout the year; and
- Input pre and post visit compliance documents and ticket requests into the compliance software.