Director of Operations - Women's Basketball

EXPIRED

Salary/Position Classification

• $43,888 - $45,630 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Salary/Position Classification

• $43,888 - $45,630 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No
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Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day operations for the UND Women’s Basketball program, including arranging all team travel, serve as summer camp director, assist in video coordination for coaches and team, and assist in developing a competitive game schedule under the direction of the Women’s Basketball Head Coach. This position will also oversee the travel and equipment budget, serve as the staff liaison for social media with the Ralph Engelstad Arena (REA) staff concerning team and visiting team practice and game scheduling. In addition, this position will coordinate championship travel/post season participation in the NCAA, WNIT and/or WBI tournaments. This position must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulation, and must provide support, encouragement, and ensure the safety & well-being of the student-athletes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administrative duties and Team Travel

  • Oversee all administrative aspects of the Women’s Basketball program.
  • Arrange team travel to include: buses, hotel accommodations, meals, commercial and/or charter flights, itineraries, requesting and handling of all cash advances, and completion of post-trip expense reports.
  • Coordinate complimentary tickets for players and coaches for away & home games.
  • Prepare and submit team travel forms to UND Athletics Business Office.
  • Assist in video coordination for coaches and team.
  • Assist in developing a competitive game schedule under the direction of the head coach.
  • Staff liaison for social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Snapchat).
  • Liaison with REA staff concerning team and visiting team practice and game scheduling.
  • Coordinate end of the year banquet (work with UND Foundations, send out invites, order awards, get caterer).
  • Renew coaching memberships for WBCA, and Minnesota and North Dakota State High school Leagues.
  • Organize coaches Final Four Trip (hotels, flights, tickets, etc.).
  • Assist the coaching staff in all aspects of the program within NCAA bylaws.
  • Follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations.
  • Approve all equipment purchases and travel expenses.
  • Manage temporary/student employee budget, if applicable.
  • Manage/coordinate exclusive equipment contracts (currently with Adidas).
  • Develop and oversee equipment and travel budget.

• Summer Camp Director

  • Plan, develop, and coordinate all UND Women’s Basketball camps and clinics.
  • Complete data entry for all camper registrations.
  • Prepare all payroll hiring paperwork for submission, monitor camp employees time and approve time sheets.
  • Hire workers and develop camp schedules.

• Compliance and Academic Liaison

  • Keep track of practice hours, including individual workouts, strength and conditioning, and team practice hours.
  • Complete & submit occasional meal forms, community service hours, and any other compliance-related items.
  • Coordinate a master class schedule of all athletes.
  • Oversee coordination of study table.
  • Responsible for scheduling practices and shoot-around times for home and away teams.
  • Serve as the facilities liaison between the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, the Hyslop, and the University Wellness Center.
  • Responsible for the master calendar throughout the year, organizing practice times with Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Facilities.
  • Communicate with Summit League on conference game schedules each year.

• Game and Practices duties

  • Keep statistics on bench and in practice.
  • Keep track of individual and team fouls.
  • Keep track of individual minutes played.
  • Participate and assist in all on campus recruiting.
  • Organize a scout team for practices and deal with all compliance related issues of this.

Required Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, coaches, faculty, and staff.
• Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference, and UND rules and regulations.
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student- athletes, including having a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience working with basketball coaching staff in coordinating all aspects of recruiting within NCAA bylaws.
• Experience working with basketball camps at the collegiate level.
• Experience in collegiate athletics as either a student, graduate assistant, or employee.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire._ This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. _

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years coordinating basketball operations as a full-time employee, graduate assistant, or student employee.
• Experience coordinating collegiate basketball team travel.
• Experience with Synergy and/or Hudl video editing software for basketball.
• Experience budgeting/ordering/distributing equipment for a basketball team.
• Experience with monitoring academic progress of basketball student-athletes.
• Experience with collegiate basketball at the NCAA Division I level.