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Requisition Number: 267812
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR
Date: Mar 16, 2026
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Director of Recruiting, Women’s Basketball, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports student-athletes from diverse backgrounds as they pursue excellence on and off the court.
Be Bold.
The Director of Recruiting plays a critical role in shaping the future of Duke Women’s Basketball. You’ll contribute to an elite athletic environment by managing recruiting operations, engaging prospective student-athletes, and helping create a welcoming, high-performance culture.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the overall recruiting database.
- Oversee practice players and manager staff.
- Assist with on- and off-campus recruiting in accordance with NCAA rules.
- Support community service initiatives.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional planning.
- Assist with camps and clinics.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, ACC, and institutional policies.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Choose Duke.
Duke Athletics is committed to respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence. You’ll join a team that values continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability—developing leaders who embody these ideals.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now at careers.duke.edu and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. 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 $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. 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 goes beyond 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 is essential 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).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 267812
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR
Date: Mar 16, 2026
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Director of Recruiting, Women’s Basketball, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports student-athletes from diverse backgrounds as they pursue excellence on and off the court.
Be Bold.
The Director of Recruiting plays a critical role in shaping the future of Duke Women’s Basketball. You’ll contribute to an elite athletic environment by managing recruiting operations, engaging prospective student-athletes, and helping create a welcoming, high-performance culture.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage the overall recruiting database.
- Oversee practice players and manager staff.
- Assist with on- and off-campus recruiting in accordance with NCAA rules.
- Support community service initiatives.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional planning.
- Assist with camps and clinics.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, ACC, and institutional policies.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Choose Duke.
Duke Athletics is committed to respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence. You’ll join a team that values continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability—developing leaders who embody these ideals.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now at careers.duke.edu and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. 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 $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. 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 goes beyond 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 is essential 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).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Recruiting
Lead with your immigration status early
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage, not after. Director-level roles involve long hiring cycles, and recruiters need time to align legal and HR teams on sponsorship feasibility. Early transparency avoids wasted effort on both sides.
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Focus on employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for leadership roles before. Large staffing firms, tech companies, and consulting groups tend to have immigration counsel already in place, making sponsorship a process rather than a new challenge.
Quantify your recruiting impact with hard numbers
Director-level candidates are evaluated on business outcomes. Come prepared with metrics: time-to-fill reductions, offer acceptance rates, cost-per-hire improvements, or team growth numbers. Concrete results make the sponsorship conversation easier to justify internally.
Understand your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension, you gain up to 24 additional months of work authorization. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can accurately communicate your available timeline to prospective employers.
Frame your international perspective as a strategic asset
Global recruiting experience and cross-cultural communication skills are genuine differentiators in talent acquisition leadership. Position your international background as relevant to building diverse pipelines, not just as context for your immigration situation.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as a Director of Recruiting in the United States?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study, and Director of Recruiting qualifies under business, HR, or organizational management degrees. Your EAD card is your work authorization document. STEM OPT extension can give you up to 36 months total if your degree qualifies, which meaningfully extends the window for employers to initiate H-1B sponsorship.
Do Director of Recruiting roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
It varies by employer size and hiring volume. Large enterprises and staffing firms with dedicated HR departments are more likely to sponsor because they already have immigration counsel and established processes. Smaller companies may be willing but lack experience navigating the process. Browse Migrate Mate to filter Director of Recruiting roles specifically listed as OPT-friendly or sponsorship-eligible, saving you time targeting the right employers.
Does a Director of Recruiting role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. USCIS evaluates each petition on whether the position normally requires a degree in a specific discipline. Senior recruiting leadership roles tied to workforce strategy and organizational planning tend to meet this threshold more clearly than generalist coordinator positions.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If you have an approved STEM OPT extension, you have a 60-day grace period after it ends. If your employer files your H-1B petition before the cap-subject deadline in April and you maintain valid status, you may be eligible for cap-gap protection, which bridges your status from OPT expiration through October 1 of the fiscal year. Work with your DSO and an immigration attorney to track your exact dates and ensure no gap occurs.
Is recruiting experience from outside the U.S. relevant for Director-level roles on OPT?
Yes, and it can be a genuine differentiator. International talent acquisition experience, familiarity with global labor markets, and cross-cultural communication skills are valued at companies building distributed or diverse teams. Be specific about the scope of roles you recruited for, the geographies covered, and measurable outcomes. Employers evaluating Director-level candidates focus heavily on demonstrated business impact regardless of where that experience was gained.
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