Assistant Coach- Basketball Operations Men's Basketball - Intercollegiate Athletics

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Assistant Coach- Basketball Operations Men's Basketball - Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Location :Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1026464

Assistant Coach- Basketball Operations Men's Basketball - Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Location :Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1026464

Posting Close Date :7/24/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position provides day-to-day oversight of administrative & operational functions for the basketball program. This position works closely with the head coach and basketball coaching staff, in the overall direction of a successful, Division I basketball program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach in various administrative assignments.
  • Manage day to day operations of Basketball office.
  • Coordinate travel and meals for team, coaches and associated personnel.
  • Schedule meetings, practices and other team functions.
  • Manage time management plan and related software for basketball.
  • Coordinate recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.
  • Serve as liaison between basketball office and other offices in the Athletic Department (Academic Services, Facilities, Business, IT, Athletic Communications, etc.)
  • Ensures program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented &
  • maintained.
  • Ensure technology systems are properly installed & maintained.
  • Implement strategy regarding structure, process, & staff support of students in compliance with UIC policies.
  • Coordinate pre-season housing and meal arrangements and serve as liaison with the campus constituents.
  • Coordinate basketball camps and clinics, including communication, outreach, recruitment.
  • Incorporate social media and networking into program aspects as appropriate.
  • Strengthen partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting and marketing benefits of participation and involvement to the organization
  • Create and nurture relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program.
  • Develop plans and arrange meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within UIC.
  • Coordinate programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc. including speakers, agendas, etc.
  • Ensure that event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Supervise part-time temporary help, including work-study students and team managers.
  • Manage special projects as assigned by the basketball coaching staff.
  • Attend CPR and other safety classes arranged by Athletics and receive certificate.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Adhere to all University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in field related to Physical Education, Recreation, Kinesiology, and/or Sports Management.
Direct knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
Five or more years of collegiate basketball playing and/or coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level or the professional level.
Basketball knowledge, strong organizational and motivation skills, and excellent oral and written skills required.
Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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