University Southern California Trojans
Staff Directory
Zaire Turner
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Director of Recruiting Operations
- Email:
Zaire Turner enters her first season as Assistant Athletic Director of Recruiting Operations at USC.
Turner arrives at Troy from Notre Dame where she previously served as the Fighting Irish Director of Player Personnel. In 2024, she was named a 247Sports 30 Under 30 for advancing Notre Dame's recruiting efforts. A trailblazer in the industry, she was the second-ever female to hold a Director of Player Personnel role in college football.
During her three seasons at Notre Dame (2022-24), Turner helped construct three unanimously ranked Top 12 recruiting classes from 2023-2025. To conclude the 2024 season, the Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff championship game.
Prior to Notre Dame, she was a part of the Virginia Tech football recruiting staff from 2018-20.
Turner arrives at Troy from Notre Dame where she previously served as the Fighting Irish Director of Player Personnel. In 2024, she was named a 247Sports 30 Under 30 for advancing Notre Dame's recruiting efforts. A trailblazer in the industry, she was the second-ever female to hold a Director of Player Personnel role in college football.
During her three seasons at Notre Dame (2022-24), Turner helped construct three unanimously ranked Top 12 recruiting classes from 2023-2025. To conclude the 2024 season, the Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff championship game.
Prior to Notre Dame, she was a part of the Virginia Tech football recruiting staff from 2018-20.
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