Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
S14993P |
| Working Title |
College Scouting Coordinator |
| Department |
Athletics-Football |
| About the University of Georgia |
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university
(https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department |
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| College/Unit/Department website |
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| Posting Type |
External |
| Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type |
Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time |
Full Time |
| Work Schedule |
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| Additional Schedule Information |
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays. Ability to travel. Ability to drive. |
| Advertised Salary |
Commensurate with experience. |
| Posting Date |
04/14/2026 |
| Open until filled |
No |
| Closing Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Proposed Starting Date |
04/22/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
| EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (
hrweb@uga.edu). |
| USG Core Values Statement |
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our
USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each
USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the
USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally,
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. |
Position Information
| Classification Title |
Ath Player Personnel Pro I |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| FTE |
1.00 |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent |
| Preferred Qualifications |
Experience working with a Division I intercollegiate sport program, specifically in scouting or player personnel. |
| Position Summary |
The Director of Scouting will create and manage a database of prospective student-athletes who currently play for college teams, using various tools to identify and initially evaluate. The individual will serve as a high school, junior, or community college (
JUCO), and transfer recruiting specialist/analyst for assigned position coaches. Responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining
FBS and
FCS player roster database. Manage, oversee, and improve college scouting procedures and practices while maintaining the transfer target board. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Previous experience in football recruiting or player personnel department or related area; Familiar with and demonstrate a commitment to compliance with NCAA and SEC rules.
- Ability to communicate and organize schedules.
- Ability to stay up to date with recruiting current events and keep coaches informed.
- Understand computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Work nights and/or weekends and holidays.
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| Physical Demands |
- Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. Sit and talk or hear.
- Lift or move up to 20 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.
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| Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
Yes |
| Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? |
No |
| Does this position require a P-Card? |
No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? |
No |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? |
Yes |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) |
No |
| Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website. |
| Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Scouting & Roster Database
- Develop, improve, and maintain FBS and FCS player/roster database.
- Manage, oversee, and improve college scouting procedures and practices.
- Oversee and maintain transfer target board.
- Create and upkeep college scouting player and team reports.
- Create and update player tracking/alert lists of all CFB players from recruiting footprint.
- Monitor previous high school recruiting targets that did not sign with UGA football program.
- Compile conference transfer in-out reports
- Compile and maintain quality control of UGA snap counts, participation, and red-shirt status.
- Oversee staff room roster/depth chart tags.
- Compile and track opponent roster makeups
- Place particular scouting emphasis on positions of need provided by Head Football Coach and Director of Player Personnel.
- Generate Pre and Actual portal watch lists
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| Percentage of time |
60 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist onboarding students and interns.
- Provide training on college scouting, player personnel, and recruiting.
- Interview, cultivate, develop 1 to 3 students and/or interns, specializing in college scouting.
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| Percentage of time |
15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Serve as a high school, junior, or community college (JUCO), and transfer specialist/analyst for assigned position coaches.
- Assist with recruiting and hosting prospects.
- Assist with all recruiting events, including camps, official visits, unofficial visits, etc.
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| Percentage of time |
15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist the Director of Player Personnel with opponent advance scouting reports and relevant research. |
| Percentage of time |
10 |
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University of Georgia
retirement plan
Apr 14, 2026