Director of Men's Basketball Operations

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Job Title

Director of Men's Basketball Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Athletics - Basketball

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Director of Men's Basketball Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Athletics - Basketball

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Men’s Basketball Director of Basketball Operations (MBB DOBO) coordinates the business and event operations of the MBB program. Coordinates all aspects of travel, player personnel, and coaching personnel needs. Coordinates community service events, fundraising events, and other campus events which require MBB cooperation. Serves as MBB’s primary point of contact to the Office of Athletics Compliance. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities

25% Travel; Responsible for creating travel arrangements, including but not limited to: negotiating lodging deals for away-from-home trips; researching and booking flights (commercial and charter) as well as bus companies for team travel; reserving rental cars; creating and disseminating travel itineraries; arranging meals for away-from home trips.

25% Budgets; Assists the MBB HC with MBB team budget and scholarship budget. Schedules move-in and housing assignments of incoming continuing student-athletes; obtains and manages student-athlete meal plans; serves as liaison between the Office of Athletics Compliance and MBB student-athletes regarding financial aid matters.

25% Scheduling; Coordinates player personnel and coaching personnel needs throughout the MBB program, including but not limited to: assisting coaches with personnel issues; reserving rooms for team meetings; arranging technology services; planning team functions; scheduling and tracking practice activities through ARMS (compliance & communication software). Attends Head Coaches’ meetings and reports updates to the MBB staff.

15% Serves as MBB’s primary administrator for ARMS.

5% Assists in coordinating graduate manage responsibilities. Functionally supervises off-court graduate manager work efforts.

5% Performs other duties as assigned by the MBB coaching staff.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and regulations. Knowledge of business services policies, requirements, and procedures. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Must be able to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.