Director of Special Projects & Athletic Culture, W. Basketball

EXPIRED

Job Description

This position is responsible for spearheading special projects within the Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball program and overseeing administrative functions that focus on developing and maintaining athletic culture. This position works closely with Athletic Administration, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, and Sport Administrator to maximize resources in an effort to ensure the overall success of the program.

About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee and supervise assigned day-to-day administrative operations of the women’s basketball program
2. Serve as manager for assigned administrative women’s basketball staff
3. Serve as the liaison to assigned athletics administration and administrative departments
4. Work closely with Development and Alumni Relations offices (NCC and Black & Gold Club) on fundraising endeavors for women’s basketball
   1. Create and execute programs to cultivate and maintain relationships with women’s basketball alumni
   2. Assist with departmental communication to alumni and donors, as requested

Job Description

This position is responsible for spearheading special projects within the Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball program and overseeing administrative functions that focus on developing and maintaining athletic culture. This position works closely with Athletic Administration, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, and Sport Administrator to maximize resources in an effort to ensure the overall success of the program.

About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee and supervise assigned day-to-day administrative operations of the women’s basketball program
2. Serve as manager for assigned administrative women’s basketball staff
3. Serve as the liaison to assigned athletics administration and administrative departments
4. Work closely with Development and Alumni Relations offices (NCC and Black & Gold Club) on fundraising endeavors for women’s basketball
   1. Create and execute programs to cultivate and maintain relationships with women’s basketball alumni
   2. Assist with departmental communication to alumni and donors, as requested
5. Spearhead special projects as directed by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach
6. Represent the women’s basketball program and Vanderbilt Athletic Department in a professional manner at all times
7. Complete all other tasks as assigned by the head coach and/or athletic administration
8. Comply with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience is necessary.
• Prior basketball experience is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills is necessary.
• Team Player is necessary.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.