Director of Women's Basketball Operations

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

07/01/2026

Classification Title

Athletics

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

07/01/2026

Classification Title

Athletics

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Director of Women's Basketball Operations

Department

631100 - ATH W Basketball

Position Number

D90813

Representation

UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

Renewable

Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE

1.0

Tenure Status

N - not applicable

Position Summary

| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept |
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. | | Position Summary |
The Director of Basketball Operations assists in all aspects of developing and advancing a competitive women’s basketball program in the Big Sky Conference. This includes, but is not limited to: budget management, travel planning, on campus recruiting, event and activity planning, scheduling facility and practice times, assist marketing staff, equipment and counseling student-athletes; managing daily administrative duties of the program; adhering to all rules and regulations of the university, NCAA, and Big Sky; other duties assigned by the Head Coach. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree. - Demonstrated excellence in professional/interpersonal communication skills. - Demonstrated commitment to the total welfare of student-athletes. - Demonstrated commitment to developing a successful women’s basketball program both academically and athletically.

| | Preferred Qualifications | | | Key Cultural Competencies |
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. - Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. - Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. - Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

| | Environmental Stewardship |
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. | | Work Days/Hours | | | Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement |
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $43,872 – $49,349. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however, it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. |

Application Instructions

| Additional Information | | | Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) |
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.

| | Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? | Yes | | Background Check Required | Yes | | Position End Date (if applicable) | | | If you have questions |
If you have questions, please email Mason Pownall at mpownall@pdx.edu |

Search Details

| Posting Close Date | | | Projected Close Date for Posting | Open Until Finalists Identified | | Application screening begins | | | Quick Link | https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49928 |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you first find out about this position?

   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question

2. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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