Men's Basketball Director of Operations

Description

The Athletic Department at the University of North Dakota is currently recruiting for a Director of Basketball Operations – Men’s Basketball. This position will direct the day-to-day operations for the UND men’s basketball program including, arranging all team travel, serve as summer camp director, developing a competitive game schedule under the direction of the head coach, oversee travel and equipment budget, and serve as a liaison with REA staff concerning our team and visiting team practice and game scheduling. Coordinate championship travel/post season participation in NCAA, NIT, CIT, CBI and other post or pre-season tournaments.  Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA Rules and Regulations.

The purpose of UND Athletics is to initiate, stimulate and improve the athletics program for student-athletes to promote and develop their education leadership, physical fitness, athletic excellence and provide opportunities for participation in a sport of choice.  Its competitive athletics program is designed to be a vital part of the University of North Dakota’s education system by stressing the importance of each student-athlete being an active part of the student body while making satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative aspects of the Men’s Basketball program.
• Arrange team travel to include: commercial/charter flights buses, hotel accommodations, meals, itineraries, handling of all money and complete post-trip expense reports.
• Prepare and submit team travel forms to UND Athletics Business Office. 
• Renew coaching memberships & organize coaches Final Four Trip. 
• Coordinate complimentary tickets for players and coaches for away & home games. 
• Coordinate end-of-the-year banquet. Assist coaching staff in all aspects of the program.
• Plan, develop and coordinate all aspects of all UND Men’s Basketball Camps & Clinics.
• Prepare all payroll hiring paperwork, hire workers and develop camp schedules.
• Complete all data entry for all camper registrations.
• Responsible for scheduling practices and shoot-around times for home and away teams.
• Serve as facilities liaison between The Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, the Hyslop Sports Center, and the University Wellness Center.
• Responsible for the master calendar throughout the year, organizing practice times with Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, and facilities.
• Coordinate a master class schedule of all athletes & oversee coordination of study table.
• Keep track of practice hours, including individual workouts, strength & conditioning, and team practice hours.
• Complete and submit occasional meal forms, community service hours, and other compliance related issues. 
• Communicate with Summit League on conference game schedules each year.
• Create a competitive non-conference schedule.
• Talk with other non-conference programs about scheduling details, including game dates, guarantee amounts, and other gameday logistics.
• Keep statistics on bench and in practice.
• Keep track of individual fouls, minutes played, and team fouls.
• Participate and assist in all on-campus recruiting.
• Organize a scout team for practices and deal with all compliance related issues.
• Follow all NCAA, conference, and UND rules & regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach.

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, coaches, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of three (3) seasons of coordinating basketball operations and/or coaching basketball at the collegiate level as a full-time employee and/or graduate assistant.
• Minimum of two (2) seasons of monitoring academic progress of basketball student-athletes at the collegiate level as a full-time employee and/or graduate assistant.
• Minimum of two (2) seasons of experience in collegiate men’s basketball recruiting.
• Experience in coordinating collegiate basketball team travel.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Valid Driver's License.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with Photoshop in creating recruiting material.
• Experience with managing basketball social media accounts including, but not limited to, Twitter & Instagram.
• Experience with hiring and supervising student managers.
• Experience with Synergy and/or Hudl video editing software for basketball.
• Experience with collegiate men’s basketball at the NCAA Division I level.

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$39,000/year - $42,200/year. Full-time, Benefitted position.

Work Schedule/Start Date

Travel expected up to 25% of the time for team competitions.  Desired start date to be communicated during interview process.

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status, and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.