Recruiting Manager Jobs in Texas

INTRODUCTION

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

POSTING INFORMATION

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202600176S

Title Manager I - Football On-Campus Recruiting Manager

FLSA status Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category Professional

Department Athletics

Division Office of the President

Open Date 06/10/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s degree in related field. One year of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manages and implements the day-to-day activities associated with the department’s on-campus official and unofficial recruiting visits for football.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages activities associated with on campus official visits. Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Conference USA and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations. Oversees logistics required for on-campus recruiting visits, to include booking airline flights, hotel rooms, and ground transportation, planning meals, snacks, and hospitality rooms, and entertainment activities. Communicates with prospects and with their family members to make arrangements for campus visits. Schedules meeting times with head coaches for official and unofficial visits. Communicates with football staff regarding recruiting activities and surrounding agendas. Schedules and organizes meetings with staff members and coaches for review and planning related to campus recruiting activities. Maintains required documentation related to planned recruitment activities and submits to Athletics Compliance Office. Coordinates with compliance staff to ensure activities associated with on-campus recruiting and unofficial on-campus visits are in compliance with University, NCAA, and Conference-USA recruitment regulations. Monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of student assistants and graduate assistants. Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

FULL TIME PART TIME Full Time

POSITION NUMBER

QUICKLINK https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47537

EEO STATEMENT

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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