Athletics - Director of Women's Basketball Operations

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #273

Friday, July 12, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Athletics - Director of Women's Basketball Operations

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #273

Friday, July 12, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

To apply:

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

Act and serve as the director of basketball operations in all of the following areas of the program: Responsible to the Head Basketball Coach for assisting in managing the Basketball program, promoting the program and day-to-day administrative operations, including communication with both internal and external (NCAA, MAAC, etc.) constituencies, facility scheduling, film exchanges and summer basketball camps; planning and coordinating all aspects of team travel for away contests; managing the basketball program's budget; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of the operating budget
• Coordinate team travel
• Act as Compliance Office Liaison on non-recruiting issues
• Act as academic support contact
• Liaison to media relations, facilities management, equipment room, weight room, and medical and training room staff as well as other organizations on campus.
• Monitor all areas of student-athlete welfare, including on-campus housing issues, meal plans, financial aid applications and status, limitations of practice hours, class attendance, study hall hours, and per diem money during school holidays and breaks.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two to three years of experience playing for or working with an NCAA Division 1, 2, or 3 basketball program as a team manager, graduate assistant, video coordinator, director of basketball operations, or assistant coach.
• Good communication skills and a positive motivator.
• Impeccable integrity with a working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Unusual Working Conditions

Work schedule is determined by the requirements of the position.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff
• Job Function Athletics
• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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