Director of Player Development, Recruiting and External Relations

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA12-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

June 21, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA12-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

June 21, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The men’s basketball Director of Player Development, Recruiting and External Relations will be responsible for several crucial aspects of sustaining the success of the Oregon men’s basketball program. The Director of Player Development, Recruiting and External Relations is responsible for managing the efficient operation of the men’s basketball program, including player development and student-athlete experience, monitoring and evaluating student-athletes in the NCAA Transfer Portal, alumni and donor relations, and scouting, game preparation, and film review.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of playing and/or coaching within a collegiate Division I men's basketball, Power Four (P4) program.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to multi-task and respond to immediate needs while managing day-to-day activities.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work in a networked way, emphasizing collaboration in a complex environment.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work accurately and to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to build strong relationships with all constituents.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, XO’s video systems, and database technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative experience, preferably in an intercollegiate basketball program.
• West Coach recruiting experience
• Division I coaching and recruiting experience.
• Business background.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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