Special Assistant to Head Coach/Assistant Director of Operations (HR title: Administrative Specialist I)

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Special Assistant to Head Coach/Assistant Director of Operations (HR title: Administrative Specialist I)-(ATH00000377)

Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Assistant to Head Coach/Assistant Director of Operations (HR title: Administrative Specialist I)-(ATH00000377)

Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools:Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences,Cox School of Business,Lyle School of Engineering,Meadows School of the Arts,Simmons School of Education and Human Development,Dedman School of Law,Perkins School of TheologyandMoody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities.SMU’s relationship with Dallas– the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Special Assistant to the Head Coach assists and advises the Women's Basketball Head Coach with all aspects of practice and game day.

Essential Functions:

• Attend practice and oversee graduate assistants and team managers.

• Analyze practice and game film as needed to assist the head coach and Director of Scouting and Video Analytics.

• Assist the Director of Operations with team and recruiting travel and settlement.

• Coordinate outside events for the WBB Head Coach including speaking and marketing events, speaking to various campus and community groups when needed on behalf of the program.

• Assist in the coordination of official and unofficial visits within the WBB program and the Head Coach.

• Special Projects for the women’s basketball program.

• Assist in fostering an environment to promote the well-being and success of the student-athletes.

• Position requires evening and weekend work for practice and competitions.Position requires travel for games and competitions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s is required.

A minimum of one year of work experience is required. Experience in college athletics is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must have the ability to break down film for analysis and write practice plans. Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with and/or a working knowledge of software programs for game film and recruiting is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

August 21, 2024

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location

:USA-TX-Dallas

Job

:Athletics

Organization

:Athletics

Schedule

:Regular

Shift

:Staff

Employee Status

:Individual Contributor

Job Type

:Full-time

Job Level

:Day Job

Travel

:No

Job Posting

:Aug 8, 2024, 2:18:39 PM