Job Posting Title:

Director of Scouting, Football

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Hiring Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Feb 11, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours. Travel is required. 

Purpose

The Director of Scouting will lead the development and execution of advanced scouting strategies, overseeing the evaluation and identification of top talent within Texas Football and other relevant programs. This leadership role is responsible for providing comprehensive, strategic insights and critical assessments to support recruiting and roster management, guiding key decisions to enhance the overall performance of the team.

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic direction for player evaluation and scouting, ensuring alignment with team and program goals. Oversee all aspects of player identification, evaluation, and roster management, providing expert guidance and recommendations to the Head Coach and program leadership on high-priority prospects.

Direct the development and maintenance of advanced databases, video libraries, and analytical tools to support recruiting efforts and in-season performance analysis. Ensure that systems are continually updated to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the scouting department.

Direct and supervise the creation and implementation of comprehensive player profiles, including detailed scouting reports, performance metrics, injury histories, and character assessments, to support informed decision-making.

Serve as a primary liaison between coaching staff, program leadership, and external scouts, fostering effective communication and ensuring that scouting reports and recommendations are shared promptly and accurately.

Oversee organization, cataloging, and dissemination of game footage and scouting materials to ensure accessibility and efficient review by coaching staff and relevant personnel.

Lead efforts to track and evaluate NCAA transfer portal activity, ensuring that scouting priorities and recommendations are aligned with team needs and strategic goals. Oversee coordination with coaching staff and program leadership to integrate transfer prospects into roster development.

Assist in leading and directing the planning and execution of Pro Day, recruiting events, and other high-profile athletic initiatives, ensuring they are executed at the highest level to align with the program’s recruitment and scouting strategies.

Exemplify and instill a culture of ethical behavior and compliance within the department. Ensure full adherence to all NCAA, Conference, and University of Texas policies and regulations, taking proactive steps to educate staff and report any violations or concerns.

Lead and mentor scouting and recruiting team members, ensuring that all personnel are aligned with the program’s vision and work in a collaborative, efficient manner. Provide leadership in the ongoing development of best practices and operational processes across scouting and recruitment efforts.

Continuously strive for excellence in all aspects of the position, demonstrating integrity, innovation, and leadership, and reinforcing the core values of Texas Athletics, including Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Community Engagement, Creativity, Accountability, and Loyalty.

Additional duties as assigned.

Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking.  As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.(Enter Responsibilities here without percentages).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 5 years of experience in football operations, scouting, or related fields, with a proven track record of success in player evaluation and team development. Expertise in football recruiting at the collegiate and/or NFL level. Advanced knowledge of college football, player evaluation techniques, and game strategy, particularly in a leadership role. Proficiency in video editing and analysis software (e.g., HUDL, XOS, or similar platforms). Professional demeanor and exceptional ability to represent the University of Texas and its Athletics Department with integrity, both internally and externally. Proven leadership capabilities, including strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills that enhance collaboration with staff, student-athletes, alumni, and the broader community. Exceptional character and ethical standards, demonstrated commitment to upholding the University’s Core Values, and a track record of excellence in all professional interactions. Ability to lead a team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on long-term strategic goals. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree. Significant experience within NCAA Division I or NFL-level football programs. Prior experience in leading football scouting report development and program management.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

May work in all weather conditions. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing stairs. Climbing ladders while carrying equipment. Lifting and moving of AV equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.