The California State University is hiring: Assistant Director of Recruiting Oper

Assistant Director of Recruiting Operations

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $3,000/month

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in CalPERS, and sick and vacation time.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for Football and Director of Scouting, the Assistant Director of Recruiting Operations will assist in coordinating all aspects of recruiting potential student athletes. The candidate will stay abreast of industry standards and best practices, support the philosophy, goals, and mission of the Fresno State Athletics Department, and adhere to NCAA policies and procedures.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of office procedures, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of office machines and computer software, including Microsoft Office, electronic mail, electronic business forms, and the internet.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal communication and persuasion skills with the ability to compose professional correspondence (emails, social media posts, etc.) to attract student-athletes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of football experience at the collegiate or NFL level.
• Must be immediately eligible to obtain a State of California driver’s license and must be able to comply with all university requirements pertaining to driving on university business. A background check of the candidate’s driving record is required.

Application Instructions

Applications received by January 2, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent résumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.