Manager, Football Prospect Relations

Job Title
Manager, Football Prospect Relations

Requisition Number
RE53509

Working Title

Department Name
12B00:Mens Sports

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
50

Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Requires flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel during recruiting cycles and football season

Job Summary

Provides leadership and coordination for football program relations and communications with prospective student-athletes, transfer portal prospects, and their guardians/families. Oversees recruiting visit experiences, supports recruiting operations, and manages communication flow between coaching staff, recruiting personnel, and prospects. Assists in educating prospects on NIL opportunities and institutional resources while ensuring all recruiting communications and visit activities comply with NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience within Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) athletics
Experience coordinating recruiting visits and prospect engagement initiatives.
Familiarity with NIL frameworks and transfer portal processes.

Experience with recruiting databases and communication platforms

Deadline to Apply
03/13/2026

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