Athletics Recruitment Coordinator

General Job Brief 

The Athletics Recruitment Coordinator (ARC) plays a critical role in supporting and onboarding prospective student-athletes at Arizona Christian University (ACU). Collaborating closely with ACU’s coaches and athletic staff, the ARC ensures a seamless admissions and onboarding process for athletes recruited by ACU’s athletic programs. This role involves managing scholarship, financial aid, and admissions information while providing guidance to student-athletes and their families on essential next steps. Regular communication via calls, texts, and in-person meetings, as well as attending recruitment events, are key aspects of this position. This position requires a strong understanding of ACU’s mission, values, and faith-based vision to effectively support the holistic onboarding and mentorship of student-athletes. 

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship. 

Athletics Recruitment Coordinator Key Responsibilities

• Provide Outstanding Service: Deliver excellent customer service to prospective student-athletes, parents, and coaches, building a supportive and informative admissions experience. 

• Admissions Process Oversight: Oversee the admissions process for assigned athletic teams from the application submission stage through to enrollment, serving as a resource until student-athletes begin classes. 

• Coach Collaboration and Training: Maintain strong working relationships with coaching staff, offering updates, training, and admissions process guidance as needed. 

• Coordinate Financial Communication: Partner with coaching staff to communicate financial aid options, scholarships, and attendance costs to recruits. 

• Meet Communication Standards: Achieve departmental communication standards as set by the Director of Admissions Operations, ensuring timely and proactive contact with recruits. 

• Relationship Building: Foster meaningful, supportive relationships with recruits and their families, as well as coaching staff, to promote a welcoming onboarding experience. 

• Document Coordination: Collaborate with other team members to manage and complete onboarding documentation for new student-athletes. 

• Reporting and Updates: Communicate the status of recruits regularly to coaching staff and relevant team members, providing updates as needed. 

Athletics Recruitment Coordinator other Duties and Responsibilities 

• Have an in-depth knowledge of ACU history, degree programs, financial aid policies, admissions policies, technology, mission, vision, and whatever else necessary to successfully recruit students.   

• Collaborate with the EMS team to ensure a smooth transition for prospective students through the application process. 

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, may be asked on a volunteer basis.  

• Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith. 

• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff. 

• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and Orthodox Christian writings. 

Fair Labor Standards Act  

This position is full time, non-exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws. 

Education and Experience (Classification is typically expected to possess.)  

• A bachelor's degree with preference given to experience in marketing, communications, sales, education, admissions, recruitment, or a related field. 

Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.) 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - to effectively engage with a wide range of individuals. 

• Strong presentation skills - to represent the university effectively at various events and meetings. 

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail - to manage multiple tasks, track potential student contacts, and keep accurate records. 

• Ability to work in a team - to collaborate effectively with other departments within the university.